Professional Doctorate Nursing
University of Essex
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Colchester Campus

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03-OCT-24

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Professional Doctorate

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A Professional Doctorate is a specialist qualification that is appropriate if you are in, or are aspiring to, a senior professional appointment in practice, education or management in health or social care. It demonstrates your ability to undertake significant personal development and research within your specialist area of practice.The aim of the course is to provide a unified approach to theory and practice within a professional context, so your learning is structured to allow you to develop ...Read more

A Professional Doctorate is a specialist qualification that is appropriate if you are in, or are aspiring to, a senior professional appointment in practice, education or management in health or social care. It demonstrates your ability to undertake significant personal development and research within your specialist area of practice.

The aim of the course is to provide a unified approach to theory and practice within a professional context, so your learning is structured to allow you to develop your skills both in the workplace and within the academic environment.

Depending on your individual circumstances, your study can be undertaken over 5 years (with an additional period of completion of up to 1 year, if required). During this time, you will prepare two extended essays which chronical your personal development over the programme of study. In tandem, you also study taught modules at the University of Essex which provide you with the expertise in qualitative, statistical, and other research methods required for researching healthcare.

At the end of the programme, you will have prepared a 40,000-word research study, this research will make an original contribution to own area of practice.

Your future

We offer doctoral preparation that integrates professional expertise and academic rigour. During your time working with us you will gain the skills necessary to make significant contribution to local and national health and social care provision through critical appraisal of current practice.

The networks you develop while with us facilitate self-development. You will engage in critical reflection upon practice; work and lead within complex, multi-professional environments where you can demonstrate expert decision-making.

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36/81
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32nd
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Sophie
29 Feb 24

The uni has an amazing feel, the vibe is great. The grounds are superb and the level of education I feel I receive is fab. The staff I have encountered are all friendly and..Read more

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Ada
24 Feb 24

The best aspect if the university is that they are very supportive and understand they work with your situation...Read more

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Entry requirements

Our Professional Doctorates are only open to UK applicants (except for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology). You need to be registered with a UK regulatory body (where appropriate). You should also be currently employed in management, practice, or education, or in a senior position in a health or social care organisation and possess a master’s qualification (or equivalent). Employment in a senior position within a health or social care organisation.

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£3,500 per year

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£18,750 per year

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£18,750 per year

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Sophie
29 Feb 24
Nursing (Adult) BSc (Hons)
The uni has an amazing feel, the vibe is great. The grounds are superb and the level of education I feel I receive is fab. The staff I have encountered are all friendly and...
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Ada
24 Feb 24
Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons)
The best aspect if the university is that they are very supportive and understand they work with your situation....
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