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DProf - Doctor of Professional Studies
Preston Campus
Full Time
Jan 2027
3 Year
Our doctorate qualification in Clinical Studies is designed to empower healthcare practitioners to drive change and innovation in their workplace by applying cutting-edge research to real-life practice. This qualification is an ideal professional development opportunity if you’re a current healthcare practitioner. You’ll gain the skills and knowledge required to undertake research in a clinical practice setting, exploring current research techniques and advancing your own understanding of leading theories in clinical practice and how these can be applied in real world settings.The NHS Five Year Forward View aspires to enhance the skills of its entire workforce. This doctorate qualification will empower members of clinical staff who have graduated from the course to create solutions, drive change, innovate and make a difference within their workplace by synthesising cutting-edge ideas, concepts and approaches.As the course progresses you’ll develop a substantial research project aimed at building knowledge and improving practice in the clinical sector.This course forms a bridge between theoretical research paradigms and real-life experience from the workplace.This course is delivered flexibly through blended learning, including interactive online learning sessions, so you can combine your studies with your professional commitments.You will be supported by academics and clinicians who have a wealth of experience in the healthcare sector.
At Level 7 you'll choose to complete MB4066 and MB4022 or MB4060 and MB4003.
This module aims to provide you with the opportunity to develop and apply research methodologies in a specific area of interest within the field of professional practice and help build your confidence in conducting independent research activities.
At Level 7 you'll choose to complete MB4066 and MB4022 or MB4060 and MB4003.
This module aims to provide you with the opportunity to develop and apply research methodologies in a specific area of interest within the field of professional practice and help build your confidence in conducting independent research activities. To enrol for this module, first you must complete MB4066 - Research Methods for Clinical Practice, Education and Management.
At Level 7 you'll choose to complete MB4066 and MB4022 or MB4060 and MB4003.
This module aims to introduce you to the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate clinical questions in health and social care.
At Level 7 you'll choose to complete MB4066 and MB4022 or MB4060 and MB4003.
The aim of this module is to equip you with the knowledge, techniques and skills to undertake research projects. You will examine philosophical issues and their relevance to applied research.
This module will enable the practitioner-researcher to gain a wider understanding of clinical studies research in light of current theories and innovative praxis, enabling a development of their professional skills to the highest standard. The module aims to provide resources and tools as well as a forum for the professional practitioner to engage in critical and purposive reflection, analysis and inquiry of clinical studies research. The module content will be participant-led as individual participants work with peers to evaluate and justify their selection of supporting evidence and to justify their choice of professional doctorate project. The dissertation will respond to a clearly identified research question, enabling the dissertation itself to make an original contribution to applied and/or theoretical knowledge of a standard meriting publication.
The aim of this module is to provide you with the subject skills and knowledge to enable you to make a significant and original contribution to knowledge in the context of professional practice in the field of Clinical Studies by producing a substantial written piece of work amounting to an original contribution to applied and/or theoretical knowledge of a standard meriting publication. To impart behaviours and attributes of reflective practice and applied research appropriate for a professional in the field of Clinical Studies.
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