Suitable for a broad range of healthcare practitioners, the Professional Doctorate in Health (DProf) is an exciting initiative, and will provide you with a high level, vocationally focused award. Its ideal for nurses, medical/paramedical practitioners, allied health professionals, midwives and health care educators.

Offering an equivalent to PhD level, the DProf provides an opportunity for you to complete an advanced programme of study, focused on your individual needs. The programme builds upon an existing suite of awards for the professional education of practitioners.

The doctorate uses a range of masters modules for Stage 1. Stage 2 comprises the doctoral research at Level 8 taking you through to your final thesis. 

Why study with us

• The two-stage structure (MSc/DProf ) means that you can progressively develop your research in practice part-time culminating in doctoral research.
• You will engage in developing original research that will impact professional practice and policy.
• You will receive one-to-one support from an experienced supervisory team who have expertise in your chosen research topic.