University of Maryland Graduate School

The online Master of Science in Palliative Care degree has been designed to meet 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 advanced illness, or those wishing to do so.

Program Features:

• Completely online, no need to travel
• Affordable tuition - in-state AND out-of-state
• Nationally recognized interprofessional faculty
• Interprofessional learners
• 30 credits (10 courses) for Master of Science degree
• Five Graduate Certificate options (four courses each)
• International students welcome
• Flexible learning - can complete in five semesters or work at your own pace
• Four elective pathways - you choose what you want to learn (clinical, psychosocial/spiritual, administrative, thanatololgy)

Pharmacists are an integral part of the hospice and palliative care team. This degree is an excellent opportunity for pharmacists to garner the skills necessary to maximize their participation on the interprofessional team.