Course Details
Course Name
DHealthCare Professional Doctorate in Healthcare Doctor in Healthcare
Level of study
PhD
Study Mode
Fulltime
Duration
5 Years
Start Term
Sept
Country
United Kingdom
City
North Wales
Course Subject
- Medicine & Health
Course Fees
Inside EU: 6950
Outside EU: 14800
Universities
Bangor University
Description
This innovative Professional Doctorate will provide students with a rigorous framework for the development and synthesis of empirical, professional and organisational knowledge as the basis for the development of health services.
During the course of the programme students will develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of issues at the forefront of theory and practice in students’ own professional field that enables them to critically evaluate research and provide possible alternative hypotheses. Students will acquire a comprehensive understanding of relevant research and scholarly approaches applicable to practice and service improvement, with an informed knowledge of how the results of this application may improve health care practice and develop research ideas/policy.
Students who successfully complete the programme will be able to provide a level of critical thinking that develops and advances new ideas and aids in resolving complex organisational and practice issues, taking into consideration budgetary, political, strategic, ethical and social issues.
Core Modules (20 credits):
- Research Methods
- Leadership in Context
- Advancing Skills Development
- Advancing knowledge
- Evidence for Improvement
- Approaches in Health Quality
Optional modules (60 credits):
Students can select up to 60 credits of modules at Academic Level 7 from the College of Health and Behavioural Sciences.
Research Thesis
Students will be able to choose a topic that suits their professional or organisational goals
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
The modules under the pathway will use a variety of assessments such as assignments, on line assessments, distance learning, presentations etc.