Overview
Setting you apart from other professionals in the area, it will enhance your ability to influence practice and prepare you for more senior roles in nursing, health and social care, or higher education.
With our Doctorate in Health and Social Care Practice course from University of Derby , you can tailor your qualification to your own interests and develop as a clinical and professional leader in your field. In addition, you’ll improve your knowledge and understanding of a range of research and enquiry methodologies and skills related to your profession.
Careers
Undertaking a professional doctorate will help you to grow professionally and personally. You will develop impressive skills in research, analysis, and critical and strategic thinking to help enhance your performance in your work. It may also open further career opportunities for you, where you can lead the discussion. By studying a professional doctorate, you will influence and shape health care practice and become an acknowledged leader in your field.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Develop Strategies and Skills for Professional Doctoral Research and Study
- Service and Practice Development
- Independent Scholarship for Professional Practice and Service Development
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Visit programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
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Disciplines
Social Work Public Health Health Sciences View 67 other PhDs in Social Work 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
- You should have a Masters or postgraduate award (or equivalent) in an relevant academic field.
- You should be registered or accredited as a health professional with regulatory organisation relevant to your practice.
- If English is not your first language you must have achieved an IELTS score of at least level 6.5
- Your research proposal (title page, aims & objectives, background, definition of research problem, outline of methods & data analysis, possible outcomes, timetable, and possible resources required, references, and if necessary, appendices)
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Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
3200 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3200 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
3200 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3200 GBP per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Derby
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
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