Healthcare Chaplaincy and Wellbeing

This is a MA Top-Up course following a successful completion of the Pg Cert and Pg Dip study pathways validated by the LSBU. The course allows the individuals to form foundations and provide an evolution in their knowledge related to spiritual and pastoral care within Healthcare Chaplaincy context. This will include an understanding of the specific contexts and themes that may emerge within a community. The course will be appropriate for those who are already chaplains but wish to enhance their knowledge, skills, and practice further to increase their learning and promote their professional recognition and widen their employment opportunities to 7 Healthcare Chaplaincy in managerial, consultancy and specialized roles. Likewise, other healthcare professionals and students in fields such as social healthcare, clinical psychology and medicine can also access this course to develop their spiritual and religious competences as part of their required multi-cultural competences for effective and ethical delivery of their services. This is a one-year part-time course from September to August and it does not require students to do a dissertation but rather to complete a work-based portfolio to qualify for the MA award. For More Information: Please contact the Course Director: Revd Nana Kyei-Baffour, Email: Nana.Kyei-Baffour@gstt.nhs.uk Tel: Direct: 020 7188 9844 Or 020 7188 1187 Mode Duration Start date Application code Application method Part-time 1 year September 5841 Direct to LSBU Location Southwark Campus London South Bank University student union is located at 103 Borough Rd, London SE1 0AA. If you are visiting our Southwark Campus, you may wish to use our downloadable campus map (PNG File 466 KB). For information on accessibility, see our DisabledGo access guides. See our location page for more details.

Need further information? Call us on 0800 923 8888 to discuss entry requirements. UK Qualifications International Qualifications MA (Top-Up), Healthcare Chaplaincy and Wellbeing Applicants will be considered on an individual basis but must meet the following entry requirements before being considered for admission: Prospective candidates must: - Have successfully completed the Pg Dip in Healthcare Chaplaincy and Wellbeing offered as part of the GSTT/LSBU collaboration The candidate must be eligible to be registered with the UK Board of Healthcare Chaplaincy. This includes to show a recognized status as a member or observant with a mainstream Faith Community or Belief Group. A mainstream faith community or belief group are those recognized by the Network for Pastoral, Spiritual and Religious Care in Health (NPSRCH) or Churches Together in England (CTE) or the Free Churches Group (FCG). Evidence to be provided. Providing a clear enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Scheme) with POCA (Protection of Children Act) & POVA (Protection of Vulnerable Adults) for hospital placement purposes. Show evidence of working in the context of Health Care Chaplaincy either in a paid role or having an ‘honorary contract’ in place. Additional Application Method Information Healthcare Chaplaincy Personal Statement For More Information: Please contact the Course Director: Revd Nana Kyei-Baffour, Email: Nana.Kyei-Baffour@gstt.nhs.uk Tel: Direct: 020 7188 9844 Or 020 7188 1187

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International applicants (September 2026 intake): final application deadline (27 July 2026 for Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Nepal; 31 August 2026 if applying from the UK/Ireland)