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VIU8432

Development of Knowledge and Specialization in Palliative Care

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Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 15
Level Further education, higher degree level
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Gjøvik
Examination arrangement Assignment with oral adjusting

About

About the course

Compulsory assignments

  • Obligatory written assessments
  • 80 % attendance

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Palliative care (VPALLIATIV)

Required previous knowledge

  • VIU8402 Introduction to palliative care
  • VIU8412 Disease development and symptom relief in palliative care
  • VIU8422 Meeting with the seriously ill, dying and their families; ethics, communication and relationships

Subject areas

  • Palliasjon

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Health Sciences Gjøvik

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment with oral adjusting
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Assignment with oral adjusting
Weighting 100/100 Duration 1 months Exam system Inspera Assessment