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Lancaster University: Palliative Care
| Institution | Lancaster University View institution profile |
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| Department | Health Research |
| Web | www.lancaster.ac.uk |
| fhm-pg-admissions@lancaster.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01524 593936 |
| Study type | Research |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
Why Lancaster? - Learn from world-leading academics in palliative care from our International Observatory on End-of-Life Care
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Study and research as part of a friendly and welcoming community
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Learn and conduct research flexibly and remotely, wherever you are in the world
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Join a supportive network of like-minded students globally
This PhD has been carefully designed by Lancaster University’s world-leading experts in palliative care to offer you a deep understanding of different aspects of palliative care to those working in the hospice sector, palliative and end-of-life care and beyond.
Delivered part-time online, it can be combined with your existing professional and personal commitments.
It is ideal for people in or looking to enter clinical work, education, research, management, policy and advocacy. Clinical experience is not a requirement for this PhD.
A comprehensive education in palliative care research Palliative care is rapidly evolving, sensitive and increasingly high-profile.
It is imperative that people working in the field can make decisions about care, service organisation and policy that are rooted in the best possible research-based evidence.
Whether you are looking to enter or progress in the hospice, palliative care, or end-of-life care sectors or have an ambition to become a researcher, your PhD will equip you with the highly transferrable skills and knowledge to guide policy and practice in palliative care or more broadly.
Our PhD in Palliative Care is delivered by staff from Lancaster’s highly regarded International Observatory on End-of-Life Care (IOELC).
The Observatory includes several world-leading academics whose research influences understanding and perspectives on the knowledge, theory and practice of end-of-life care.
How will I learn? This part-time, online PhD in palliative care runs for between four and seven years.
It has been created with flexibility at its core. It allows you to combine your studies with your existing commitments, supporting a healthy work-life balance.
The first two years comprise taught modules delivered and assessed remotely. You will be allocated an academic tutor who will support you in developing your research ideas.
Upon successfully completing these taught modules, you will move on to the research phase of your PhD, where you will undertake an original and independent research project with the support of two supervisors.
You will meet with your supervisors regularly using video conferencing software such as Microsoft Teams and face-to-face during our optional annual Academies at our Lancaster campus. Your work will culminate in the submission and defence of your thesis in a viva voce.
We will support you throughout the process to enhance your leadership skills and develop advanced research and presentation skills.
You will also join a peer group of fellow Lancaster University PhD students worldwide. Digital fora, collaborative spaces, and video conferencing will allow you to build a network that many find an invaluable source of support during their studies.
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
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| Entry requirements | 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a relevant subject and relevant work experience. Applicants with non-standard qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis, where there is evidence of relevant professional experience and/or other learning that demonstrates the potential to succeed on the programme. Additional requirements: |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Summary
Education in palliative care is valued across Europe and also internationally, particularly in resource poor countries. This PhD is the first doctoral programme to be offered globally, and the first to support the education of palliative care professionals - generating knowledge that’s relevant and applicable to their working contexts.
The Division of Health Research is home to the International Observatory on End of Life Care and a number of staff who are internationally recognised experts in this field of study. The PhD in Palliative Care is your chance to work with world-leading academics on the production of a thesis that makes an original contribution to knowledge development within your area of professional practice.
Combining innovative distance learning and an annual Academy held at the University, the programme will help you to gain an understanding of the development of end of life services; movements in different settings and cultures around the world; the models of care that have been adopted; and the issues involved in assessing the impact of these – individually, socially and societally.
This part-time, flexible doctorate runs over a minimum of four and a maximum of seven years. The programme begins with a compulsory five-day Induction Academy at the University. Each of the subsequent academic years start with a compulsory three-day Academy, while the rest of the course is delivered via e-learning. Attendance at the annual Academies is compulsory until you are confirmed on the PhD programme.
Throughout your studies, we will support you as you enhance your leadership skills and effectiveness, and develop advanced skills in research design, practice and dissemination. You’ll foster critical approaches to the review of evidence and improve your written and oral presentation skills.
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
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| Entry requirements | 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a relevant subject and relevant work experience. We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information. We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test. We also consider other English language qualifications. |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
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