Palliative Care - PhD

This online PhD in Palliative Care is designed for individuals working within or aspiring to roles in hospice care, palliative care, and end-of-life services. Developed by Lancaster University's leading experts, the program offers a comprehensive understanding of palliative care, equipping you with the skills to contribute to policy and practice. The flexible, part-time structure allows you to balance your studies with professional and personal commitments. Clinical experience is not a mandatory requirement for admission.

Curriculum

The initial two years of the part-time online PhD involve taught modules delivered remotely. You will be supported by an assigned academic tutor to help develop your research ideas.

1. Year 1-2

Careers

This PhD is ideal for those looking to enter or advance in clinical work, education, research, management, policy, and advocacy within the hospice, palliative care, or end-of-life care sectors. The program equips you with highly transferable skills and knowledge to influence policy and practice.

• Clinical work
• Education
• Research
• Management
• Policy
• Advocacy