Asynchronous learning means that learning takes place at all different times for students enrolled in a course.
Palliative Care, Certificate, Master's, Doctoral/PhD
See Program Details, Dates & DeadlinesPalliative care works to improve the quality of life of patients who are facing problems associated with life-threatening illness and their families through the prevention and relief of suffering by means of early identification and impeccable assessment and treatment of pain and other problems, physical, psychosocial, and spiritual (World Health Organization). The online PhD, MS, and Post-Baccalaureate Certificates in Palliative Care have been designed to meet the educational needs of individuals who are currently working, or who wish to work in hospice and palliative care, or those who wish to supplement their current skill set. Learners will develop a personalized plan of study that allows them to gain a deeper understanding of the physical, psychological, spiritual, and social needs of patients and families affected by serious illness.
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Details, Dates & Deadlines
Program Details
Class Format
Online, Asynchronous
Program Length
Certificate: 9 months (up to 3 years allowed)
MS: 6 semesters minimum (up to 5 years allowed)
PhD: 36 months (up to 9 years allowed)
Cost/Credit Hour
In State: $695
Out if State: $838
Dates & Deadlines
MS/Certificate Spring Deadline: December 13
MS Summer Deadline: May 1
MS/Certificate Fall Deadline: July 31
PhD Fall Deadline: March 31
From Our Peers
"Best practice in caring for individuals with a serious illness is provided by an interdisciplinary team of skilled professionals. Effective teams not only practice together, but also train together. The University of Maryland Master of Science in Palliative Care is an excellent opportunity for all hospice and palliative care practitioners to learn together, honing their skills to care for this vulnerable patient population."
"With the unprecedented growth of hospice and palliative care, it is critically important that practitioners acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to embrace these roles. Formal, as well as informal training opportunities are necessary to meet the growing complex needs of patients living with serious illness."
"There is a large demand for palliative care clinicians, but an insufficient number of individuals with the training to meet this need. The University of Maryland, Baltimore's Master of Science program has been developed by a world class leader in the field and comes at the right time to fill this gap in patient care in the U.S."
Eduardo Bruera, MD, FAAHPM,
Chair of the Department of Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Medicine
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Meet Your Faculty
Our palliative care faculty members are dedicated professionals with expertise in clinical practice, psychosocial and spiritual support, education, research, and leadership. They serve in diverse roles, including professors, directors, consultants, and practitioners, across leading universities and health care organizations. Committed to advancing palliative care, they focus on innovative education, compassionate patient care, and comprehensive research initiatives.
Next Steps
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