Healthcare Practice

Applicants must hold a recognised health-related professional qualification and current professional registration with their relevant regulatory professional body.



Key programme benefits to future students

The Professional Doctorate in Healthcare Practice programme will highlight specialist and transferable research skills within a programme consisting of taught modules and research thesis conducted over three years (full-time) or six years (part-time) with the option to transfer to the full-time programme and completing at the end of year five. The programme was developed and designed in conjunction with health service partners.



The Professional Doctorate in Healthcare Practice programme will facilitate students to develop advanced skills in designing and conducting research and practice based inquiry relevant to their own area of Practice.



Key Fact: The programme was developed and designed in conjunction with health service partners.

Year 1

Autumn Modules

• Introduction to Postgraduate research

• Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation 01 - 08 A and B

• Theoretical Underpinnings of Practice Based Enquiry

• Independent Enquiry



Spring Modules

• Health Professional Leadership

• Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation module



Summer Modules

• Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation module 2



Year 2 Modules

• Translational Research

• Postgraduate Professional Portfolio

• Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation module 3

• Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation module 4

• Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation module 5



Year 3 Modules

• Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation module 6

• Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation module 7

• Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation module 8

Masters Level 9 (NFQ or other internationally recognised equivalent) in a relevant or appropriate subject, or equivalent prior learning that is recognised by the University as meeting this requirement. Must also satisfy the English Language Requirements for the University. Hold a recognised health-related professional qualification and current professional registration with their relevant regulatory professional body. Indicate area of interest/area of research and area of practice.

3 years full-time, 6 years part-time, blended.

Autumn

Graduate careers

The Professional Doctorate in Healthcare Practice programme will facilitate students to develop advanced skills in designing and conducting research and practice based inquiry relevant to their own area of practice. These skills are applicable to a variety of careers in healthcare, government and non-profit (voluntary) organisations.