Clinical Doctorates at University of Stirling

Programme overview

The Clinical Doctorates are professional doctorates for UK and international nurses, midwives and allied health professionals, building research expertise to improve patient care while keeping a clinical focus.

Duration: Doctorate full-time: 36 months; part-time: 48 to 96 months | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Three taught modules, an expert practice module and an empirical thesis; taught components are clustered into two three-day sessions over the first three semesters, with work-based learning.

Career pathways

Leads to advanced clinical practice, clinical academia, research roles and leadership positions in healthcare and policy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Masters degree and/or good Honours degree or equivalent, normally; UK candidates need an appropriate nursing, midwifery or allied health professional qualification and registration; international candidates need an appropriate qualification and evidence of governance of professional standards and registration where it exists. Normally at least five years post-registration experience. Selection follows consideration of written application and statement. English language for international applicants: IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each sub-skill; PTE Academic 62 overall with 60 in each sub-skill; TOEFL iBT (exams before 21 January 2026) 88 overall with 20 reading, 19 writing, 19 listening, 22 speaking.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Doctorate full-time: 36 months; part-time: 48 to 96 months

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