Doctor of Health and Social Care Practice
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You can also start this course in January |
Why choose this course?
- You can tailor this course to your own interests by choosing to specialise in certain fields, so you'll develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of a range of research and enquiry skills related to your profession.
- The course will enable you to make an original contribution to knowledge in your specialist field of study and lead the development of services.
- You'll have the opportunity to network with like minded, dynamic individuals and be taught by leading academics and professionals in your field of expertise.
About the course
This course is aimed at a range of health and social care professionals. You should be interested in the development of your practice or the development of clinical or social services. During this course you will have the opportunity to develop a range of relevant skills that will boost your understanding and knowledge across a range of occupations.
You can study the Doctor of Health and Social Care Practice and be awarded in the following specialised fields:
- Art Psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy
- Drama Psychotherapy
- Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- Radiography
- Health and Social Care Practice
You will develop as a clinical and professional leader in your chosen field of practice by enriching your knowledge and understanding of a range of research and enquiry methodologies and skills. The research aspect of doctoral study will enable you to make an original contribution, or application of knowledge, to your specialist field of study.
You will get the opportunity to be taught in small seminar groups whilst also receiving full support from individual tutorials. These will enable you to build a close relationship with your tutors and other students which can really enhance your learning experience. For each module you will receive intensive teaching for three full days per academic semester.
As part of studying on this course, you will become a member and be expected to participate in one of our research groups. This will really enhance your research skills and help you to develop as a research student.
This course is very flexible in that you can study it part time allowing you to fit your studies around your personal commitments and it will take you around four years to complete.
Find out more about what subjects and modules you'll be studying...Your career
It is likely that you will have studied this course as part of your own personal or professional development. Most of our current students are professionals and are interested in developments to theory and practice in their specialist fields. They are keen to advance in their careers and maintain their links to practice. They are interested in developing their practice in clinical or social care services.
What our students say
Anne-Janine Fletcher, current student
"I have recently started the Doctor of Health and Social Care Practice. As an art psychotherapist and having completed the MA level at Derby, it enabled me to continue research at a high level with a group of professionals from diverse backgrounds. This course will enable me to have a voice for my profession and clients through dissemination of research through a variety of mediums."
How you're assessed
You will be given assessment opportunities that provide a variety and range of assessment tasks which go beyond the requirements of the conventional academic essay, consistent with the programme's aim of facilitating professionals such as yourself in articulating and disseminating professional expertise.
You will be supported by a director of studies a second supervisor and a subject specialist throughout the course.
Anything else?
You will need to attend university for five full days per academic year and you will also have tutorials and supervision for a minimum of 1-2 hours every two months.
You could also be eligible for funding through Learning Beyond Registration (LBR) which can help towards paying for your tuition fees.
Start dates
If you're from the UK or EU you can apply to study this course in:
- September 2012
- January 2013
If you're from a country outside the EU you can apply to study this course full time in:
- September 2012
- January 2013
Fees*
Minimum four year registration
Home/EU students
- £2,500 per year
*These fees apply if you're starting this course between September 2012 and August 2013. We recommend you check fee details with us though, as they can change. Costs can increase each year and there may be extra costs eg for exams, trips or special modules.
Course length
Four years, part timeEntry requirements
You should normally have a Postgraduate Diploma or a Masters award in an appropriate academic ...
