Doctorate in Health and Social Care Practice
University of Derby
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DHC - Doctorate in Healthcare

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Kedleston Road Campus

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SEP-25

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4 years

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DHC - Doctorate in Healthcare

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Kedleston Road Campus

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This course will enhance your chances of securing a consultative role, as it will set you apart from other professionals in the sector.Course descriptionThis course aims to prepare professional leaders, educationalists and clinicians with research and research project management skills to take a leading role with the development of practice or the development of services within defined professional areas.Setting you apart from other professionals in the area, it will enhance your chances of ...Read more

This course will enhance your chances of securing a consultative role, as it will set you apart from other professionals in the sector.

Course description

This course aims to prepare professional leaders, educationalists and clinicians with research and research project management skills to take a leading role with the development of practice or the development of services within defined professional areas.

Setting you apart from other professionals in the area, it will enhance your chances of securing a consultative role.

Teaching and learning

This course is taught and facilitated by leading academics and professionals who use a variety of flexible learning strategies to help you to reach your full potential.

You can choose to study either on campus or online:

If you choose to study on campus, you will be taught in small seminar groups, supported by individual tutorials. This will enhance your learning experience, as you’ll learn both with and from your peers and academic staff.

Assessment

Assessment is through written assignments, writing up projects and research, formal dissemination of your work, a thesis and a viva voce assessment.

Careers

Our students choose this programme as a crucial part of their personal and professional development. You will gain impressive skills in research, analysis, and critical and strategic thinking which will enhance your performance in your current role while paving the way to further career opportunities. The doctorate is often a stepping stone to more senior leadership roles.

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Health Studies
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30/101
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19th
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95th
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27 Feb 24

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Entry requirements

You should normally have a Postgraduate Diploma or a Masters award in an appropriate academic field or equivalent. You should also ideally have a professional qualification or accreditation.

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£3,200 per year

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£3,200 per year

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£3,200 per year

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University of Derby
Kedleston Road Derby DE22 1GB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Peartree  1.8 miles away

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