Professional Doctorate in Healthcare (DHealthcare)

This Professional Doctorate is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to deepen their understanding and expertise in health services development. It provides a robust framework for integrating empirical, professional, and organizational knowledge. The program aims to equip students with advanced critical thinking skills to address complex issues in healthcare practice and policy, considering various strategic, ethical, and social factors.

Curriculum

The curriculum includes core modules focusing on research methodologies, leadership, skill development, knowledge advancement, evidence-based improvement, and quality approaches in health. Students also have the opportunity to select optional modules at Academic Level 7 from the College of Health and Behavioural Sciences, allowing for specialization. A significant component is the research thesis, where students can pursue topics aligned with their professional and organizational goals.

1. Core Modules
   • Research Methods
   • Leadership in Context
   • Advancing Skills Development
   • Advancing knowledge
   • Evidence for Improvement
   • Approaches in Health Quality
2. Optional Modules
3. Research Thesis

Careers

This program is designed to advance the careers of healthcare professionals, particularly those aspiring to senior roles in UK and international healthcare organizations. Graduates will be well-prepared for roles such as non-medical consultants and other developing positions within the healthcare sector.

• Non-medical consultancy
• Senior roles in healthcare organizations