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PhD Practice Portfolio in Health and Social Care at University of Lincoln

University of Lincoln, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The PhD by Practice Portfolio provides a route for experienced health and social care practitioners, educators, and policy makers to achieve a Doctoral level qualification based on the contribution that they have made to their field of practice.

Faculty: Health and Care Sciences  |  Duration: Part-time: Part-time 12 months  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: Start dates in October and January  |  Location: Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

As this is a research degree there is no formal taught content on the programme. Students will work with a carefully selected supervision team who will provide support in writing the commentary to accompany the portfolio.

Career pathways

A doctoral qualification can be the capstone of academic achievement and often marks the beginning of a career in academia or research. A research programme provides the opportunity to become a true expert in your chosen field, while developing a range of valuable transferable skills that can support your career progression.

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Application information

Entry requirements

- A minimum upper second class honours degree in a related subject or registered professional qualification. - Must be currently practising in a health, social work, or social care environment, or School/Faculty in a higher education institution. Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 7.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 in each element. For further advice on IELTS and the support available, please contact the International College by email at [email protected].

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time annual fee per academic year up to thesis submission; part-time is half this rate. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,900 a year (2026/27). Full-time annual fee per academic year up to thesis submission; part-time is half this rate. Source

Intake: Start dates in October and January

Duration: Part-time: Part-time 12 months

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