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DProf - Doctor of Professional Studies
Parkgate Road Campus
Part Time
FEB-25
4 years
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DProf - Doctor of Professional Studies
Wheeler
Part Time
MAY-25
4 years
DProf - Doctor of Professional Studies
Wheeler
Part Time
FEB-25
4 years
DProf - Doctor of Professional Studies
Parkgate Road Campus
Part Time
FEB-25
4 years
DProf - Doctor of Professional Studies
Parkgate Road Campus
Part Time
MAY-25
4 years
Select a an exam type
This course is designed to support graduate professionals working across diverse health and social care sectors to conduct doctoral research in this complex and evolving arena.
Course overview
Research into health and social care is of major importance in the current social and economic climate. This increases the demand for practitioners who can effectively lead, innovate and evaluate service provision with a limited resource allocation. This course is designed to enable the personal and professional development of individuals working within these areas.
Health and social care research continue to be at the vanguard of social, economic and political debates.
Why study this course with us?
This course is designed and delivered by a team of academics who are research active and committed to the ongoing development of health and social care policy, practice, and service delivery. You will therefore be joining a community where debate and critical thought are both welcomed and fostered.
You will be encouraged to reflect upon current practice, explore new ways of thinking, explore new or different theoretical perspectives, and offer new insights into the chosen field of study.
Assessment
There are a range of assessments, including poster presentations, oral presentations, and written work culminating in the production of a thesis.
Job prospects
Generally, all the students who apply or who are currently undertaking this programme are employed within the health and social care arena.
Applicants must have: a relevant honours degree (usually minimum of 2:1), a relevant Master’s degree, and a minimum of two years’ experience in their chosen field.
Students living in
Domestic
£2,393 per year
Students from Domestic
The mentioned fee is 2023/24 entry, there may be slight increase in 2024/25 entry.
£7,322 per year
Students from EU
Classroom based fee: £7,322 per annum and Laboratory based fee: £9,287 per annum. A bench fee may be payable in respect of certain high-cost subjects for other subject areas.
£7,322 per year
Students from International
Classroom based fee: £7,322 per annum and Laboratory based fee: £9,287 per annum. A bench fee may be payable in respect of certain high-cost subjects for other subject areas.
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