Education providers in Scotland
For a regularly updated list of palliative care-related events taking place in Scotland check out: Monthly e-bulletin from the SPPC
If you are a provider of palliative care education or events in Scotland you can add events to the list below by filling in this form: Add an event
St Andrew’s Hospice Education
St Andrew’s Hospice offers a range of education opportunities, including a short course programme, and university validated courses. For further details click here.
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St Columba’s Hospice Education
St Columba’s Hospice runs a number of modules, resources and training sessions. For further details click here
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Strathcarron Hospice Education Centre
For a list of the latest courses from the hospice, click here
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St Margaret of Scotland Hospice Education
For a list of the latest courses from the hospice, click here.
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NHS Education for Scotland (NES)
Please click here for Information about NHS Education for Scotland(NES) post-registration training in palliative nursing care and multi-professional palliative care.
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Further information about any of the courses below should be obtained from the individual organisers.
The MSc/PgDip/PgCert in Advancing Practice in Palliative Care
September 7, 2026 - Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Develop and advance your palliative care knowledge and practice with Queen Margaret University.
In partnership with St Columba’s Hospice Care, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh offers a fully online, part-time MSc/PgDip/PgCert in Advancing Practice in Palliative Care. This programme aims to facilitate development of knowledge and skills underpinned by the philosophy and principles of advanced palliative care practice, and is aimed at health and care practitioners involved in the care of people living with life limiting illness.
Details, entry requirements and application information can be found at the link below.
We welcome applications in September and January.
For more information contact Hilary Gardner:
Email: palliativecare@qmu.ac.uk
https://www.qmu.ac.uk/study-here/postgraduate-study/2026/msc-pgdip-pgcert-advancing-practice-in-palliative-care-advancing-professional-practice-framework
Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care
September 7, 2026 - Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Develop your palliative care knowledge and practice with Queen Margaret University.
In partnership with St Columba’s Hospice Care, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh offers a fully online, part-time Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care (three modules at degree level).
This programme is aimed at health and care practitioners involved in the care of people living with life limiting illness and aims to
ensure health and care practitioners can contribute to the quality of life of patients and their families through knowledgeable practice.
Details, entry requirements and application information can be found at the link below.
We welcome applications in September and January.
If you have any questions please email:
For more information contact Julie Young:
Email: palliativecare@qmu.ac.uk
https://www.qmu.ac.uk/study-here/continuing-professional-development-cpd-courses/cpd-courses-folder/graduate-certificate-in-palliative-care-cpd/
Events included in this list are obtained from various sources.
Details are listed for information purposes only and are not necessarily recommended by the Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care.
Individual organisers should be contacted for further details, and no responsibility is taken by the Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care for any errors or omissions or for any changes made by organisers.
