Overview
The Professional Doctorate is an alternative pathway to a doctorate qualification. It is a rigorous programme of advanced study and research, designed specifically to meet the needs of commerce, industry and professional groups and is the professionally oriented counterpart to the more theoretical PhD. It enables students to study a specific subject to the same depth as PhD students, but also allows them to apply learning to their professional practice.
This Professional Doctorate in Health and Social Care at University of Portsmouth is recognised internationally as a qualification granted to those who have reached the highest level of professional and academic achievement in their field of endeavour.
What you'll experience
We offer the following health and social care programmes at doctorate level:
- Doctorate in Biomedical Science (DBMS)
- Doctorate in Health Science (DHealthSci)
- Doctorate in Medical Imaging (DMedImg)
- Doctorate in Nursing (DNursing)
- Doctorate in Pharmacy (DPharm)
- Doctorate in Social Work (DSW)
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
This is a part-time course, which has been specifically designed so that it can be available to health and social care professionals from all over the world, to fit with the demands of full-time employment.
The course structure is only offered in a part-time mode and is divided into two parts.
Check out the full curriculum
Visit programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
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- 30 April for applications from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Ghana, India, Iran, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan and Somalia.
- 30 June for applicants from the Rest of the World.
Language
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Delivered
Disciplines
Public Health Nursing Health Sciences View 74 other PhDs in Public Health in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A postgraduate level qualification or equivalent in an appropriate subject and a suitable workplace environment to support the professional research and development project. Applicants are subject to interview.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
8600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8600 GBP per year during 48 months. -
EU/EEA
3200 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3200 GBP per year during 48 months.
- Home/CI students: £3,200 a year (all programmes)*
- EU students: £3,200 a year including Transition Scholarship (all programmes)*
- International students (Health Science; Nursing; Social Work): £8,600 a year*
- International students (Biomedical Science; Pharmacy): £9,600 a year*
Living costs for Portsmouth
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Health and Social Care.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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