Professional Doctorate in Medicine
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
The Doctorate in Medicine has been designed to enable clinicians working in practice who wish to undertake a substantial programme of individual research, while under the principal supervision of a clinical specialist. You'll benefit from a flexible programme and the opportunity for you to contribute to the final award using previous research. The duration of the course is up to four years on a part-time basis.
During your studies, you'll have the opportunity to study a wide range of subject areas relevant to your own clinical practice and these may be clinically based. For informal enquiries, please contact Programme Director, Dr Ornella Corazza. You'll develop an individual programme of skills development and training which will be mutually agreed with the supervisory team prior to regis
Key highlights
- Designed for practising clinicians undertaking substantial individual research
- Principal supervision provided by a clinical specialist
- Previous research can contribute towards the final award
- Research topics relevant to your own clinical practice
- Individual skills development and training plan agreed with supervisors
- Flexible part-time programme suited to working clinicians
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band.
Scholarships
Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research
£2,000 for one year
Up to £2,000Helen Burchell Scholarship
A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education
Up to £750The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni
This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Consultant physician
- Clinical academic
- Clinical research lead
- Senior lecturer in medicine
- Medical director
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 Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
Ready to start?
Book a free consultation and we'll map your fastest route to your place.