Overview

This Health and Social Care programme offered by Anglia Ruskin University is designed for health and social care practitioners who wish to undertake doctoral-level research focused on developing professional practice and contributing new knowledge to their field. The programme combines structured research training with independent investigation, supporting candidates in exploring issues directly relevant to their work environments.

Key Facts

Candidates progress through a taught stage that develops advanced research knowledge before undertaking a supervised doctoral project. Research is supported by advisers and supervisors with expertise across health and social care, alongside engagement with conferences, seminars, research training activities, and broader scholarly communities. The programme culminates in a thesis and viva voce examination, with a strong emphasis on influencing policy, practice, and service development.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Health and social care practice research
Policy development in health and social care
Professional practice improvement
Health services research
Social care research
Evidence-based practice
Research proposal development
Doctoral research in healthcare settings
Advanced Professional Practice
Critically Reviewing the Evidence
Advanced Research Approaches

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 72 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-05 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom
Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Health Sciences View 190 other PhDs in Health Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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61

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IELTS

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General requirements

For entry into the Professional Doctorate, applicants are normally expected to hold a Masters degree and be working in or able to access a professional practice setting in which to carry out their research.

Exceptions are considered on an individual basis, where applicants can demonstrate evidence of postgraduate study or publications suitable to prepare them for doctoral level study.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

8750 GBP / year

≈ 8750 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

2619 GBP / year

≈ 2619 GBP / year

Living costs

Cambridge

United Kingdom

846 - 1465 GBP / month

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