Overview

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.

Future careers

This Clinical Studies programme from University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) qualification will empower you to deliver change and innovation with your practice environment and advance your career.

Accreditation

The centre is accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons, a professional membership organisation and registered charity which exists to advance patient care.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dissertation

Professional Project

Research Project in Medical Sciences
Evidence Based Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-09-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

91

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Credits

540 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Medicine Health Sciences View 223 other PhDs in Medicine in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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91

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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

Applicants should hold at least 2:2 degree in related subject to enter stage one
Students with a relevant Master if science may be able to enter directly into stage 2
Applications from all candidates will be considered on their merits in the light of the nature and scope of the programme and if they have experience
A detailed admissions procedure will be forwarded on application
IELTS: Score of at least 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition Fee

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International

16900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16900 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

5000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5000 GBP per year during 36 months.

Part-time: £2,500 per year (UK)

Living costs for Preston

751 - 1425 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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