Course summary
Course overview
- Our doctorate qualification in Clinical Studies is designed to empower healthcare practitioners to drive change and innovation in their workplace by applying cutting-edge research to real-life practice.
- This qualification is an ideal professional development opportunity if you’re a current healthcare practitioner. You’ll gain the skills and knowledge required to undertake research in a clinical practice setting, exploring current research techniques and advancing your own understanding of leading theories in clinical practice and how these can be applied in real world settings.
- The NHS Five Year Forward View aspires to enhance the skills of its entire workforce. This doctorate qualification will empower members of clinical staff who have graduated from the course to create solutions, drive change, innovate and make a difference within their workplace by synthesising cutting-edge ideas, concepts and approaches.
- As the course progresses you’ll develop a substantial research project aimed at building knowledge and improving practice in the clinical sector.
- This course forms a bridge between theoretical research paradigms and real-life experience from the workplace.
- This course is delivered flexibly through blended learning, including interactive online learning sessions, so you can combine your studies with your professional commitments.
- You will be supported by academics and clinicians who have a wealth of experience in the healthcare sector.
Modules
Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
Entry requirements
To embark upon Doctoral study students are expected to show previous aptitude for research. 1.This is most often illustrated by the previous award of a good degree (2:2 or above). 2.It is acknowledged that some students will not be in possession of such a qualification. Students will be invited to an interview to explore their potential to successfully complete the programme. They will need to demonstrate they are, or have been, active in professional practice in the area of clinical studies (e.g. through engagement in research projects, publications, presentation of papers at conferences, professional qualifications). Students with an undergraduate degree will commence at Stage 1 of the Professional Doctorate programme. 3.Holders of a relevant Master’s degree (Pass) may enter directly at Stage Two of the Professional Doctorate programme subject to an interview and confirmation that they have studied at least 60 credits of independent research (this can be constructed as Research methods 20 credits and undertaken a project at 40 credits minimum). 4.Applicants will be required to have a minimum level of proficiency in English Language equivalent to IELTS grade 6.5 with no sub score lower than 6.0. 5.ALL applicants will be interviewed prior to acceptance on the course and if appropriate an AP(E)L application will be considered. Two references will be required
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
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Provider information
University of Central Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE