Doctorate in Health and Social Care Practice
Course overview
• focus on a major independent study which will help you develop professionally and personally in your working role • gain high-calibre research skills to generate new insights for the benefit of your own organisation and the health and social care community at large • learn from academic staff who are active in the health and social care sectors and in research • take a structured approach to studying at doctoral level, supported at every stage by an academic team who have a breadth and depth of knowledge around health and social care • fit your studies around your personal commitments: we offer a flexible route to complete a doctoral award, with a minimum registration period of four years, to a maximum of eight • study from anywhere in the world and study alongside other students from across the globe
Key highlights
- Major independent study supporting professional and personal development in your role
- High-calibre research skills to generate insights for your organisation
- Taught by academics active in health and social care research
- Structured doctoral approach with academic team support at every stage
- Flexible registration from four to a maximum of eight years
- Study from anywhere alongside students from across the globe
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (min 5.5 in each skills area)
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Health and social care service manager
- Senior practitioner in health or social care
- Health and social care researcher
- Clinical or practice lead
- Senior lecturer in health and social care
- Health and social care policy adviser
Cost of study
UK/Home: £3,300 per year | International: £3,300 per year
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 Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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