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Professional Doctorate in Nursing (DNursing)

Institution:

University of Portsmouth

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Dept/School/Faculty:

School of Health Sciences and Social Work

Duration:

4 years

Entry Requirements:

A master's degree in an appropriate subject and a suitable workplace environment to support the professional research and development project. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 7.0 or equivalent.

Start Month(s):

September

Masters Degree Type:

Prof Doctorate

Contact Name:

Science Admissions

Study Type:

Course content
Programmes on offer:
• Professional Doctorate in Health Science (DHealthSci)
• Professional Doctorate in Medical Imaging (DMedImg)
• Professional Doctorate in Nursing (DNursing)
• Professional Doctorate in Social Work (DSW)

These programmes are suitable for those who have an active interest in practice based research and professional practice issues. They provide a framework for the demonstration and development of advanced professional knowledge and skills. Relevance and application of the research to the professional environment will be a pivotal feature of the programme and refection on practice will be integral to the learning process.
Part 1 is the ‘taught’ component of the programme, which will equip you with the skills that you will need in preparation for Part 2. Part 1 consists of four units, namely:
• Professional Review and Development
• Advanced Research Techniques
• Publication and Dissemination
• Proposal for Professional Research and Development
Part 2 is the research and professional development component. It comprises one or two pieces of practice-based research, linked with a commentary demonstrating the relevance of the research to both practice and the practitioner. The nature of this study may include pure basic research or applied research related, for example, to a management or educational setting.

Teaching and assessment
Assessment for Part 1 is by coursework (including preparation of an article for publication and a research proposal) and oral presentations. This takes 24 months to complete. Assessment for Part 2 will be by a thesis or portfolio of research, an oral presentation and a viva voce examination.

Career prospects
Professional Doctorates are recognised internationally as a qualification granted to those who have reached the highest level of professional and academic achievement in their field of endeavour.

Visit the Professional Doctorate in Nursing (DNursing) page on the University of Portsmouth web site for more details!

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