DProf Clinical Studies
Course overview
This Doctorate in Clinical Studies (DProf) is designed for practising healthcare professionals who wish to lead change and improvement in their workplace. It empowers clinicians with the expertise to apply cutting-edge research to real-life settings, exploring research methods and advancing the application of leading theories.
The programme uses a blended learning approach, combining flexible online study with group seminars and tutor discussions. The main assessment is a substantial research project and a thesis that must make an original and significant contribution to applied clinical knowledge.
Entry requirements
Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience. All applicants must be formally interviewed before a final offer is given.
Grade Requirements:
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Applicants need at least a second-class honours degree (2:2) to enter the first stage of the programme.
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If a student holds a relevant Master's degree (MSc), they may be able to enter directly into the second stage, which is decided through an assessment of their previous academic credits.
English Language Requirements:
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Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need to score 6.5 overall in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination.
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It is a requirement that students do not score lower than 6.0 in any of the individual test sections.
Scholarships
Alumni Loyalty Discount
20% reduction in tuition fee.
Up to 20% of feesArticulation Scholarship
We are offering a scholarship of £2,000 for the first year of study to students who progress from one of our formal articulation partner institutions.
Up to £2,000Chevening - UK Government Scholarship
Excellence Scholarship
£3,500 for the first year of study, with subsequent years of study subject to achievement of an APM of over 60%.
Up to £3,500Family Loyalty Scholarship
Value: £2,000 per year of study
Up to £2,000Franchise Scholarship
£2,000 per year of study
Up to £2,000International Bursary
An international bursary of £1,000 per year of study is available to all international students enrolling with us in the academic year.
Up to £1,000INTO Scholarship
Scholarships are £2,000 in value per year and if students meet our Excellence criteria then £3500 is awarded instead.
Up to £2,000MBBS Excellence Scholarship
£10,000 reduction in your overall tuition fee. You'll receive this through a tuition fee waiver of £2,000 per year of study (to a maximum value of £10,000).
Up to £10,000ONCampus Scholarship
£2,000 per year of study.
Up to £2,000Rice-Jones Charitable Trust Postgraduate Law Scholarship
Sports Scholarships
Value: Up to £500 bronze | up to £2000 silver | up to £5000 gold
The Medivet Hardship Fund
A maximum of £300 can be applied for each academic year.
Up to £300Women in STEM bursary
Value: £2,000 per year of study (where a student has met the Excellence Scholarship criteria £3,500 is applied).
Up to £2,000
Career opportunities
This Clinical Studies, DProf from the University of Lancashire, prepares clinical staff for high-level roles in the major career paths, including:
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Clinical Practice Leader
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Service Improvement
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Clinical Consultant
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Academic Researcher
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Senior Health Policy
Cost of study
The tuition fee for Clinical Studies, DProf at the University of Lancashire for international students is £19,250.
Admission
To apply for this Clinical Studies, DProf course, students should use the direct application process on the University of Central Lancashire website. Speak to one of our trained counsellors for more information and assistance with the process. Contact the trained counsellors at AHZ.
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