Doctor of Professional Studies DProf) in Health and Social Care
University of Chester
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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 overviewResearch 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 ...Read more

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.

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WUSCA ranking:
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2/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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49th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
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56th
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
17 Feb 20

Amazing can’t wait for 2 more years here in Chester, best university out there in my opinion. So much support offered and the Health and Social Care course is amazing with a..Read more

SR
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11 Dec 19

I love being a university and Chester is a lovely city. The university it’s self is great in terms of societies and sports. Being in Chester has made me more confident and more..Read more

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Entry requirements

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.

Tuition fees

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£2,393 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

The mentioned fee is 2023/24 entry, there may be slight increase in 2024/25 entry.

£7,322 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the 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

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the 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.

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Parkgate Road Chester Cheshire CH1 4BJ United Kingdom
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