Professional Doctorate Health and Social Care at University of Salford

Programme overview

Part-time professional doctorate at Frederick Road campus for senior health and social care professionals, with research based on issues identified in a clinical or health-related workplace. Students carry out a PhD-level research study under two supervisors. Awards include Professional Doctorate (Social Work) and Professional Doctorate (Advanced Practitioner) for registered practitioners.

Faculty: School of Health and Society | Duration: 3 years part-time (3 to 3.5 year routes for APL/APEL entrants) | Intake: May 2027, September 2027; closing date for applications early September, with some latitude | Study mode: part-time | Location: Salford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

An independent PhD-level research study linked to the student's workplace, built around themes of practice development, creative decision-making and risk-taking, influence and political know-how, and evidence-based practice and research.

Career pathways

Graduates hold the title Dr and progress in senior clinical, professional, industry-based or academic careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good bachelor's degree, normally 2:1 or above, and/or a Master's degree, with appropriate practice experience; suited to senior health and social care professionals (for example nurses, midwives, doctors, social workers, occupational therapists, radiographers, physiotherapists, podiatrists). An interview and a research proposal are required in addition to the online application. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 with no element below 5.5. Entry via Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL/APEL) is available.

Intake: May 2027; September 2027

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