Doctor of Professional Practice in Health and Social Care
60 monthsProgramme duration
2,425 GBPTuition Fee/year
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
Other
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
Blended
All coursework will draw on professional expertise grounded within practice. Students will study seven facilitated modules during years one and two of the programme, followed by an independent research project, supported by a supervisory team leading to a doctoral thesis.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
Other
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
Blended
All coursework will draw on professional expertise grounded within practice. Students will study seven facilitated modules during years one and two of the programme, followed by an independent research project, supported by a supervisory team leading to a doctoral thesis.
Admission Requirements
- Be able to demonstrate that you have achieved 180 credits at Level 7 (through APCL). This will normally be in the form of a Masters degree in a cognate subject, completed within the 10 years prior to enrolment. Applicants holding a Masters degree completed more than 10 years prior to enrolment will need to demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Programme Leader, updating of their knowledge and skills at the equivalent of Level 7 during the past 10 years.
- A minimum of 3 years relevant work-experience at an appropriate level (e.g., demonstration of leadership, autonomy or advanced practice).
- Due to the work-based nature of the award students should currently be employed in a suitable workplace environment to support learning and assessment on the programme.
- Please download the Research area form to submit alongside your application.
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