
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.
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Visit university websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Dissertation
- Professional Project
- Research Project in Medical Sciences
- Evidence Based Practice
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
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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.
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16900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16900 GBP per year during 36 months. -
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5000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5000 GBP per year during 36 months.
- Part-time: £2,500 per year (UK)
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