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  Professional Doctorate Public Health


University of Essex    School of Health and Social Care

Part time October Prof Doctorate Up to 6 years part-time
Medicine (26) Nursing & Health (27) Social Work (32) Sociology (33)

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The Professional Doctorate in Public Health is a specialist qualification designed for those in or aspiring to senior professional roles in health or social care. This program combines theory and practice, allowing you to develop your skills both in the workplace and within an academic environment. Over a period of 5 years, you will undertake personal development and research, supported by taught modules at the University of Essex. You will work closely with a supervisor to plan and discuss your research, culminating in a 40,000-word study that contributes to your area of practice. This program is only open to UK applicants with relevant qualifications and employment in a senior position within a health or social care organization. Join us to gain expertise in both clinical practice and academic research, and make a significant impact in the field of public health.

About the course

A Professional Doctorate is a specialist qualification that is appropriate if you are in, or are aspiring to, a senior professional appointment in practice, education or management in health or social care. It demonstrates your ability to undertake significant personal development and research within your specialist area of practice.

The aim of the course is to provide a unified approach to theory and practice within a professional context, so your learning is structured to allow you to develop your skills both in the workplace and within the academic environment.

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Entry Requirements

Our Professional Doctorates are only open to UK applicants(except for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology).

You need to be registered with a UK regulatory body (where appropriate)
You should also be currently employed in management, practice or education, or in a senior position in a health or social care organisation, and possess a Masters qualification (or equivalent)
Employment in a senior position within a health or social care organisation

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Where is University of Essex
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