Professional Doctorate in Health and Social Care Leadership (ProfDoc) at University of Gloucestershire

The Professional Doctorate in Health and Social Care Leadership will support you to shape policy and influence practice in your profession. This unique programme will facilitate personal career development, helping you to become a pioneer and leader in your field of health and care practice.

Faculty: School of Education, Health & Science  |  Department: Health and Social Care  |  Duration: 6 years part-time  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: October 2026; October 2027; October 2028  |  Location: Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules. Level 8: Research in Health and Social Care: Policy, Practice and Professional contexts, Research Methodology for Health and Social Care, Research Leadership and Innovation in Health and Social Care, Proposal for Research: Design and Development.

Career pathways

Graduates are well-positioned for senior roles that shape the future of practice, policy and research. Whether you’re aiming for a clinical academic career, stepping into a consultant practitioner role, or leading strategic change in health and care services, this programme will help you get there.

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