University of Liverpool · Part-time
Professional Doctorate in Health
The Professional Doctorate in Health (DProf Health) is a new flexible programme of study aimed at those working in health-related environments. It provides an opportunity for students to explore real world issues to further research and make an original contri…
DProf4.5 yearsPart-time
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School of Health Sciences · Subjects allied to medicine
The Professional Doctorate in Health (DProf Health) is a new flexible programme of study aimed at those working in health-related environments. It provides an opportunity for students to explore real world issues to further research and make an original contribution to knowledge. The Professional Doctorate in Health programme has been designed for those working in healthcare related environments to embed and build upon applied research in advancing professional health care practice in an increasingly complex environment. The programme of study offers an alternative to the PhD or more traditional research routes and is offered on a flexible part time basis taking into account the applicants’ professional context, prior learning, skills, work place priorities and experiences. Professional doctorates provide an opportunity for individuals to situate professional knowledge developed over time in a theoretical academic framework. Professional Doctorates are available on a part-time basis based on the expectation that candidates will carry out their studies whilst they are engaged in relevant employment which informs their studies.
Getting in
As the university states it
The Master of Public Health (MPH) is available to any University graduate in a health or health-related profession, as well as non-health-related graduates. If you are a medicine graduate, you must have at least one year of post-registration professional experience. If you have a health-related undergraduate degree, preferably at 2:1 or above or equivalent, you must be able to demonstrate at least one year of relevant public health work experience. If you have a non-health-related undergraduate degree, you must be able to demonstrate at least two years of relevant public health work experience. In addition, you’ll require GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or equivalent. You’ll need to provide a personal statement detailing why you wish to undertake the programme and supply one independent academic or professional reference. Nursing (non-degree) qualifications can also be considered on an individual basis. Select your country or region to view specific entry requirements. If you hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, but don’t meet the entry requirements for a master’s degree at Liverpool, a pre-master’s, delivered by our partner, University of Liverpool International College, can help you gain a place. Although there’s no direct pre-master’s route to this MPH, completing a pre-master’s pathway can guarantee you a place on many other postgraduate courses which may interest you.
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