Highlights
Tuition fee
19250 GBP / year
5510 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
19250 GBP / year
5510 GBP / year
Unknown
Duration
36 months
Duration
36 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Preston, United Kingdom
Campus location
Preston, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Clinical Studies programme from The University of Lancashire is designed to empower healthcare practitioners to drive change and innovation in their workplace by applying cutting-edge research to real-life practice.

Overview

This Clinical Studies degree delivered by The University of Lancashire qualification will empower you to deliver change and innovation with your practice environment and advance your career.

Key facts

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.

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

Modules include:

  • Research and Evidence Based Practice Methods
  • Professional Project
  • Doctoral Study and Reflective Practice
  • Thesis in Clinical Studies

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

May intake is for part-time attendance mode

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
OR
91
IELTS
6.5

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Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

  • Preston, United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
OR
91
IELTS
6.5

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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
  • All applicants will be interviewed prior to acceptance on the course and if appropriate an RP(E)L application will be considered, please note SLC funding will not be available when RP(E)L is awarded.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    19250 GBP / year
    ≈ 19250 GBP / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    5510 GBP / year
    ≈ 5510 GBP / year

Additional Details

  • Part-time: £2,755 per year (UK)

Living costs

Preston

United Kingdom
751 - 1425 GBP / month

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 Clinical Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Alumni Loyalty Discount
Merit-based

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The University of Lancashire
Preston, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
5000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
NHS Learning Support Fund

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The University of Lancashire
Preston, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Carers Bursary
Need-based

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The University of Lancashire
Preston, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Dependants Bursary
Need-based

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The University of Lancashire
Preston, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based

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Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based

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Boustany Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarships for Postgraduate Professional Studies

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CIAPS 
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
“The Hope For Healing” Scholarship

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FHE Health
Location not available

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