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Professional Doctorates
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Professional Doctorates (also known as PhDs by practice, taught PhDs and industrial PhDs), are professional alternatives to the standard academic PhD.
Both will get you the title “Dr” at the end – but they’re not the same qualification. A PhD is a research-based doctoral programme which usually involves little or no taught element and is academic in nature. The aim of Professional Doctorates is to produce a qualification which, whilst being equivalent in status to a PhD, is more appropriate for those pursuing professional careers.
There are generally two types of Professional Doctorate. One type is for professional registration (if you wanted to work in dentistry, for example, you may need a Professional Doctorate to be able to register as a professional) and the other for professional development.
Professional Doctorates combine both taught and research components and, just like an academic PhD, you’re expected to make an original contribution to your industry of expertise. A Professional Doctorate can take from 2-5 years full-time and 3-8 years part-time. Entry requirements will vary between institutions but if English isn’t your first language, then you’ll need a recognised English language qualification.
Some commonly known Professional Doctorates include the Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA), Doctor of Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy), Doctorate of Education (EdD), Doctor of Engineering (EngD), Doctorate in Pharmacy (DPharm), and Doctor of Psychology (PsyD).
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Doctor of Public Health
Harvard University
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Learn to translate knowledge into powerful results as the leader of a public health organization. Read more
Doctorate in Business Administration
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth Online
Part-time January, May, June, September DBA Four years and four months (part-time) – with the option to extend All fees are subject to annual increase Start date: January 2024 Discover how to confidently and expertly lead organisations to success. Read more
AdvProfDip | GradCert | PgCert - Clinical Hypnosis and Related Techniques
Birmingham City University
Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences
Do you want to learn the theory and application of clinical hypnotherapy? This course will help you gain theoretical and practical knowledge of hypnosis and related techniques. Read more
Art and Design (Professional Doctorate) DProf
University of Dundee
Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design
The major challenges confronting society are complex and interdisciplinary, and current solutions to today’s and tomorrow’s intractable problems are not working. Read more
Clinical Psychology - Doctorate Programme
University of Limerick
Faculty of Education & Health Sciences
This is a full time three year professional course, leading to a Doctoral qualification in clinical psychology. Read more
Clinical Psychology DClinPsy
University College London
Division of Psychology and Language Sciences
The UCL Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) is a professional training course for Clinical Psychologists in the United Kingdom, and welcomes high-calibre candidates from the UK and abroad. Read more
Clinical Psychology Doctorate
Coventry University
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
This is a 3-year full time course which upon successful completion leads to a professional qualification in Clinical Psychology (D.Clin.Psych.). Read more
Clinical Psychology Prof Doc
University of East London
School of Psychology
The Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsych) course provides a comprehensive training programme comprising concurrent academic teaching (on average two days per week) and clinical work placements based mainly in the NHS (on average three days per week). Read more
Clinical Psychology Professional Doctorate
Staffordshire University
Health, Science and Wellbeing
Our professional doctorate represents a unique blend of academic study, clinical experience and research which will enable you to qualify as a registered Clinical Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Read more
Clinical Studies - DProf
University of Central Lancashire
School of Medicine
Our doctorate qualification in Clinical Studies is designed to empower healthcare practitioners to drive change and innovation in their workplace by applying cutting-edge research to real-life practice. Read more
Coaching & Coaching Psychology
Professional Development International
Postgraduate Work-based Learning
Our Coaching Psychology Faculty runs as an international partnership between leading coaches in Europe, South and North America, Southern Africa, and Asia Pacific, giving you an excellent exposure to different methodologies and perspectives. Read more
Counselling Psychology DPsych
City, University of London
School of Health and Psychological Sciences
Develop doctoral level research skills and take rigorous training in clinical practice with our Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology. Read more
Counselling Psychology Prof Doc
University of East London
School of Psychology
This course is particularly suited to students interested in undergoing professional training that will equip them for employment as a clinician in the NHS, the voluntary sector or in private practice. Read more
Counselling Psychology Professional Doctorate
University of Wolverhampton
School of Psychology
The University of Wolverhampton offers a prestigious Doctor of Counselling Psychology degree that prepares students for professional practice in the field. Read more
Crime, Policy and Security Prof Doc
London Metropolitan University
School of Social Sciences
This course is the first ever doctorate degree designed for professionals working in law enforcement, policing, security, government and the private sector. Read more
