Start: September 2026, London, UK.
The Palliative Care program at King’s College London is designed for healthcare professionals and advanced medical students aiming to deepen knowledge and expertise in providing evidence-based care for patients with life-limiting conditions.
Taught by leading academics at the Cicely Saunders Institute in collaboration with St Christopher’s Hospice, the program combines academic rigor, clinical insight, and research excellence.The curriculum covers the latest research, practical applications in real-world settings, and the development of leadership skills to support future service innovation across hospitals, hospices, and community settings.
Key Benefits
This program has both a national and international reputation, attracting students from across the globe. The Cicely Saunders Institute, a WHO Collaborating Centre for palliative care and rehabilitation, provides a hub for research, academic-clinical collaboration, and global thought leadership in palliative medicine.
Teaching staff include academics, practitioners, policy makers, and international leaders in adult and pediatric palliative care. With King’s College London ranked as the #1 nursing faculty in the world (2025 QS World University Rankings), the program offers access to world-class education and research infrastructure.
Course Structure & Pathways
The program is available as a Master’s degree (MSc), Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip), or Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert), with flexible options for full-time, part-time, and distance learning formats.
Graduates progress into senior clinical roles, leadership positions, research pathways, or policy development, contributing to advances in palliative care at regional, national, and international levels.
The program at King’s College London combines academic excellence, clinical expertise, and international collaboration to prepare healthcare professionals for impactful roles in palliative care research, education, and service delivery.
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King’s College London, UK
Published in GI-Mail 09/2025 (English & German edition).
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