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Doctorate in Health and Social Care Practice

University of Derby

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  • Qualification

    DHC - Doctorate in Healthcare

  • Location

    Kedleston Road Campus

  • Study mode

    Distance / Online

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 years

Course summary

This course will enhance your chances of securing a consultative role, as it will set you apart from other professionals in the sector.

Course description

This course aims to prepare professional leaders, educationalists and clinicians with research and research project management skills to take a leading role with the development of practice or the development of services within defined professional areas.

Setting you apart from other professionals in the area, it will enhance your chances of securing a consultative role.

Teaching and learning

This course is taught and facilitated by leading academics and professionals who use a variety of flexible learning strategies to help you to reach your full potential.

You can choose to study either on campus or online:

If you choose to study on campus, you will be taught in small seminar groups, supported by individual tutorials. This will enhance your learning experience, as you’ll learn both with and from your peers and academic staff.

Assessment

Assessment is through written assignments, writing up projects and research, formal dissemination of your work, a thesis and a viva voce assessment.

Careers

Our students choose this programme as a crucial part of their personal and professional development. You will gain impressive skills in research, analysis, and critical and strategic thinking which will enhance your performance in your current role while paving the way to further career opportunities. The doctorate is often a stepping stone to more senior leadership roles.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 3,200per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Derby

University of Derby

University of Derby

  • University League Table

    95th

  • Campus address

    University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Social Work

    66th out of 73 22

    19th out of 32 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 180
    121 67%

    55th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    64th

    34

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.21 80%

    23rd

    16

  • Entry standards

    / Max 163
    122 75%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    52.0 52%

    13th

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.10 78%

    25th

    19

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