Overview

It’s ideal for nurses, medical/paramedical practitioners, allied health professionals, midwives and health care educators. The Professional Doctorate in Health at The University of Lancashire uses a range of master’s modules for Stage 1. Stage 2 comprises the doctoral research at Level 8 taking you through to your final thesis. 

Why study with us

The two-stage structure (MSc/DProf ) means that you can progressively develop your research in practice part-time culminating in doctoral research.

You will engage in developing original research that will impact professional practice and policy.

You will receive one-to-one support from an experienced supervisory team who have expertise in your chosen research topic.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Deconstructing Practice

Therapeutic Relationships

Statistics for Health

Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials

Service User Involvement in Research

Principles and Methods of Systematic Review

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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PTE Academic

61

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Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Preston, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Health Sciences View 199 other PhDs in Health Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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86

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61

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Other requirements

General requirements

There are several entry points onto the Professional Doctorate.

Students identify their wish to enter the Professional Doctorate when they have completed the PG Diploma. They will have completed two healthcare research modules, one research and ethics module and three option modules or their equivalent. Participants will have achieved an overall grade of 60% or over.

Students will enter the programme having completed an appropriate Masters programme. Participants will have achieved an overall grade of 60% or over, and have completed equivalent of the compulsory research modules.

Entry by applicants with appropriate postgraduate qualifications will be considered for entry with advanced standing.

Applicants who meet the criteria for entry will be interviewed providing an opportunity to evaluate potential to benefit and succeed. Interviews will include discussion of the proposed research area to ensure appropriate supervisory team allocation.

Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

2755 GBP / year

≈ 2755 GBP / year

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.

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