Master of Science in Palliative Care
University of Maryland-Baltimore

Program Details

The online Master of Science in Palliative Care program meets the educational needs of individuals who are currently working or who wish to work in hospice and palliative care and want to gain a deeper understanding of the physical, psychological, spiritual, and social needs of patients and families affected by serious illness.  The curriculum focuses on the clinical aspects of hospice and palliative care, leadership and administration in hospice and palliative care, psychosocial/spiritual aspects, and aging and applied thanatology.

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Maryland-Baltimore is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

GRE, Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent