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Overview
The theoretical and practical issues applicable to the palliation of symptoms for patients with advanced cancer will be studied.
The Palliative Care and Cancer Patients course from the University of Birmingham will look to improve the competence of practitioners delivering high quality palliative care in emotion situations.
Why choose a Postgraduate Microcredential short course?
- Microcredentials offer the perfect opportunity to boost your CV without the committment of a full-degree
- Usually taken from exisiting modules within a Masters, they can be used as standalone credentials with some also counting as academic credits at postgraduate level
- Add a postgraduate level qualification to your CV
- Develop the specialist skills you need for your career goals
- Alumni status with the University of Birmingham
- Learners will have the same access to our student support and campus facilities as our students on full degree programmes.
Programme Structure
The microcredential is divided into three strands:
- Pain - the practical and holistic management thereof
- Psychology, including sessions on cognitive behavioural therapy and screening for psychological distress
- Control of Symptoms such as Cachexia, Breathlessness and Oncological emergencies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
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Language
English
Credits
20 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Health Sciences View 452 other Short Courses in Health Sciences in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- 6 months oncology experience and holding a degree, preferably a 2.1 or equivalent qualifications in an appropriate medical/scientific subject.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents3374 GBP / full≈ 3374 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1211 GBP / full≈ 1211 GBP / full
Additional Details
- Non-credit fee: £1,011
Living costs
Birmingham
United Kingdom
765 - 1134 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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