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DProf
Duration
5-7 years
Start
September 2025
Delivery
Blended learning

Suitable for a broad range of healthcare practitioners, the Professional Doctorate in Health (DProf) is an exciting initiative, and will provide you with a high level, vocationally focused award. It’s ideal for nurses, medical/paramedical practitioners, allied health professionals, midwives and health care educators.

Why study with us

  • The two-stage structure (MSc/DProf ) means that you can progressively develop your research in practice part-time culminating in doctoral research.
  • You will engage in developing original research that will impact professional practice and policy.
  • You will receive one-to-one support from an experienced supervisory team who have expertise in your chosen research topic.
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What you'll do

  • Depending on the modules chosen, the modes of study may include campus study or e-learning.
  • The award of DProf consists of two stages. The first stage is made up of the taught element of the programme. The second stage comprises independent research leading to the submission of a thesis.

Modules

If you decide to leave the course after Stage 1, rather than progressing to Stage 2, you can either exit with a Postgraduate Diploma in Health or opt to take a Dissertation module to exit with a Masters in Health.

Compulsory modules

These modules are set and you have to study these as part of your course.

Optional modules

In addition to the three compulsory modules, you will need to study an additional 60 credits at Level 7 from the following options.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. We may also make changes to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Entry requirements

Minimum qualifications:

  • There are several entry points onto the Professional Doctorate.
  • Students will register for the Professional Doctorate on entry into Stage 1, with at least a first degree in an appropriate subject at 2:1 or above and professional practice experience. Advice and support will be provided by the Course Leader to ensure their profile is appropriate.
  • Students identify their wish to enter the Professional Doctorate when they have completed the PG Diploma. They will have completed two healthcare research modules, one research and ethics module and three option modules or their equivalent. Participants will have achieved an overall grade of 60% or over.
  • Students will enter the programme having completed an appropriate Masters programme. Participants will have achieved an overall grade of 60% or over, and have completed equivalent of the compulsory research modules.
  • Entry by applicants with appropriate postgraduate qualifications will be considered for entry with advanced standing.
  • Applicants who meet the criteria for entry will be interviewed providing an opportunity to evaluate potential to benefit and succeed. Interviews will include discussion of the proposed research area to ensure appropriate supervisory team allocation.

Fees and funding

2025/26
UK
Part-time£2,625 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We offer many scholarships, bursaries and funds to support you during your studies. Select your country or region to see if you are eligible and how to apply. 

We offer many scholarships, bursaries and funds to support you during your studies. 

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This course is delivered by the School of Nursing and Midwifery

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