Doctor of Professional Studies in Health and Social Care DProf
University of ChesterWheeler, Chester
Course overview
This course is designed to support graduate professionals working across diverse health and social care sectors to conduct doctoral research in this complex and evolving arena. Research into health and social care is of major importance in the current social and economic climate. This increases the demand for practitioners who are able to effectively lead, innovate and evaluate service provision with a limited resource allocation.
This course is designed to enable the personal and professional development of individuals working within these areas.
Key highlights
- Doctoral research designed for working health and social care professionals
- Develops skills to lead, innovate and evaluate service provision
- Focuses on delivering services within limited resource allocations
- Supports both personal and professional development in practice
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — Home Students International/EU Students 2:1 honours degree Applicants must have: A relevant honours degree (usually a minimum of 2:1) A relevant Master’s degree A relevant professional qualification Should be currently r…
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarship
International Alumni Scholarship
Discount is for students advancing from Bachelor’s to Master’s level.
Careers this course leads to
- Health and social care service manager
- Clinical research lead
- Healthcare consultant
- Social care policy adviser
- Senior lecturer in health and social care
- Director of care services
Cost of study
UK/Home: TBC per year (2026/27) — More on UK fees | International: £7,814 per year (2026/27)
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Chester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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