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Professional Doctorate in Health and Social Care
60 monthsProgram duration
10,140 GBPTuition Fee/year
YesScholarships
Health/HealthcareMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
Other
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Our programme has been developed for practitioners who are pursuing professional careers as consultant nurses or therapists, clinical specialists, advanced practitioners, practice development professionals, social workers, senior managers and leaders of healthcare.
We offer you the opportunity to develop advanced research skills and to apply them to professional practice issues through independent research. You'll have opportunity to make a significant contribution to professional practice and to improve service delivery and performance within your employing organisation and across the wider professions.
The doctorate comprises of a taught component in your first and second year, and a doctoral research component in your third to fifth year. The research study will culminate in a doctoral thesis specific to a profession or in the general area of health and social care. It leads to one of the following awards:
A professional doctorate is similar to a PhD in the sense that it allows you to carry out original research and contribute new knowledge. All doctoral graduates are considered experts in their field and can use the title ‘doctor’. The main difference between a PhD and a professional doctorate is that the research is rooted in the researcher’s professional practice.
Program overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
Other
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Our programme has been developed for practitioners who are pursuing professional careers as consultant nurses or therapists, clinical specialists, advanced practitioners, practice development professionals, social workers, senior managers and leaders of healthcare.
We offer you the opportunity to develop advanced research skills and to apply them to professional practice issues through independent research. You'll have opportunity to make a significant contribution to professional practice and to improve service delivery and performance within your employing organisation and across the wider professions.
The doctorate comprises of a taught component in your first and second year, and a doctoral research component in your third to fifth year. The research study will culminate in a doctoral thesis specific to a profession or in the general area of health and social care. It leads to one of the following awards:
A professional doctorate is similar to a PhD in the sense that it allows you to carry out original research and contribute new knowledge. All doctoral graduates are considered experts in their field and can use the title ‘doctor’. The main difference between a PhD and a professional doctorate is that the research is rooted in the researcher’s professional practice.
Admission requirements
Exam Scores
Important Dates
Application
Tuition fee and scholarships
Tuition Fee
Scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
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“LSBU empowers our students to be game changers – to develop, not just the knowledge, but the skills and attitude needed for success in work and in life."
Read more from Professor David Phoenix (the University’s Vice-Chancellor), as he talks about how LSBU develops the talents and resilience of its students – and why LSBU has been named University of the Year for Graduate Employment.
Accredited, applied, professional
Teaching at LSBU is in line with the latest industry changes and trends, taught by staff involved in their professions who act as consultants for external enterprises. As a leading provider of fully accredited professional courses and excellent industry links, a qualification from LSBU is recognised across the world.
LSBU was awarded silver for teaching excellence in the UK Government’s 2017 Teaching Excellence Framework. The University was praised for its focus on personalised learning and employability skills.
Courses
LSBU has the highest possible rating for the quality of our education, from the independent Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). Courses are accredited or developed in association with leading professional bodies.
Subjects include:
1. Accounting and Finance
2. Business Management
3. Computer Science
4. Engineering
5. Health
6. Law
7. Tourism and Hospitality Management
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Financial support to deserving students
LSBU offers a wide range of scholarships and discounts for international students including Nationality Scholarships, fee-discounts for LSBU alumni, plus a 5% discount for early payment of Tuition Fees. The University has committed over £1m in financial support to help well-qualified students from outside the EU meet their study costs. Read more about international scholarships.
What do students think…?
Students choose LSBU for all sorts of reasons: its location at the heart of London’s SE1; the highly qualified, supportive staff; flexible learning; its entrepreneurial approach and amazing facilities. See what students have to say…
“They’re some of the best lecturers I have ever known”
“LSBU will send me out into the world as an explorer rather than a conformer”
“The architectural design of the campus is very inspiring”
“I love that LSBU hasn’t just made my dream job a reality – it’s built the foundation blocks for a happy life”
“I’ve met people here that I never thought would ever be at this university”
“I love being made to feel valued by my tutors”
“I feel LSBU gives ordinary people the chance to pursue their studies, no matter if they have 3 A+ or not”
“LSBU has given me a chance to discover my potential”
“It warmly welcomes everyone from across the globe”
“I love the diversity at the university”
“No judgement. Just support.”
“I love the fact LSBU enables me to earn a degree whilst working full time”
“I cannot praise the librarians highly enough, they are absolutely superb”
“The teachers treat people like me with a disability with care and understanding of our needs”
Read student case studies.
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BA (Hons) Business Management (Finance pathway)
BA (Hons) Business Management (Marketing pathway)
BA (Hons) Business Management (with Foundation Year)
BA (Hons) Business Management (with Placement) (with Foundation Year)
BA (Hons) International Business Management (Top-up)
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BEng (Hons) Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering (with foundation year)
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (with foundation year)
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BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
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BSc (Hons) Psychology
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BSc (Hons) Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
BSc (Hons) Psychology (Forensic Psychology)
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Foundation year
BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography
Bachelor of Osteopathic Medicine (BOst) - Full-time
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Chiropractic - iMSc
Integrated Masters in Physiotherapy
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BSc (Hons) Baking Science and Technology with Foundation year
Social Sciences and Management (6)
BA (Hons) Education
BA (Hons) Education (Top-up)
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BA (Hons) Film and Television Practice
BA (Hons) Media Production
BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations
BA (Hons) Social Work
BSc (Hons) Criminology
BSc (Hons) Criminology with Psychology
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BSc (Hons) Economics (Finance pathway)
BSc (Hons) Economics (with Foundation Year)
BSc (Hons) Economics (with Placement) (with Foundation Year)
BSc (Hons) Forensic Science with Foundation year
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BSc (Hons) Sociology
BSc (Hons) Sociology (Criminology)
BSc (Hons) Sport Rehabilitation
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation year
Integrated Masters Sport Rehabilitation
LLB (Hons) Law (Business Law Pathway)
LLB (Hons) Law (Criminal Law Pathway)
LLB (Hons) Law (Criminology)
LLB (Hons) Law (Main)
MSc Sport Rehabilitation (pre-registration)
“LSBU empowers our students to be game changers – to develop, not just the knowledge, but the skills and attitude needed for success in work and in life." Professor David Phoenix, the University’s Vice-Chancellor, talks about why LSBU has been named University of the Year for Graduate Employment 2018.
Courses
LSBU has the highest possible rating for the quality of our education, from the independent Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). Courses are accredited or developed in association with leading professional bodies.
Postgraduate subjects include:
Search all courses.
Professional, flexible courses linked to industry
The strength of teaching
Teaching at LSBU is in line with the latest industry changes and trends, taught by staff involved in their professions who act as consultants for external enterprises. As a leading provider of fully accredited professional courses and excellent industry links, a qualification from LSBU is recognised across the world.
Industry links
Many employers, including top Fortune 500 companies, send their people to study with LSBU, so you’ll have the opportunity to build strong professional networks. Many of the University’s courses include work placements and we also regularly invite outside experts to give guest lectures.
World-leading research that benefits everyone
As well as addressing the challenging issues faced by society today, the University’s applied research seeks to provide solutions to the business world and beyond.
Each Academic School is involved in a wide range of applied research, often with commercial partners. For example – the University’s pioneering research in foot and ankle biometrics helped develop products for global brand Fitflop, while research on cooling the London Underground has been incorporated into a £500m upgrade of the tube system. Read more about research output.
The London Doctoral Academy is home to LSBU’s postgraduate research students. The Academy supports and develops professional researchers who are driven to make a difference in the world, whether that’s by influencing government policy or changing the way industries work.
Following the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) the University emerged as one of the top three modern universities in London after 73% of its research was given the two highest ratings (4* and 3*) for 'impact' – an assessment of the reach and significance a research project has achieved.
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MSc Construction Project Management
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MSc Quantity Surveying
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MSc Data Science
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MSc International Business Management
MSc International Business Management (with internship)
MSc International Business Management with Marketing
MSc International Business Management with Project Management
MSc International Finance
MSc International Finance (with internship)
MSc International Marketing
MSc International Marketing (with internship)
MSc Leadership and Service Improvement
MSc Project Management
MSc Project Management (with internship)
Engineering and Technology (5)
MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
MSc Advanced Chemical Engineering
MSc Applied Artificial Intelligence
MSc Civil Engineering
MSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering
MSc Mechanical Engineering
MSc Structural Engineering
Life Sciences and Medicine (5)
MA Healthcare Chaplaincy and Wellbeing
MA Top-up Healthcare Chaplaincy and Wellbeing
MSc (Pre-Registration) Physiotherapy
MSc (Top up) for Registered Nurses - Children's Nursing
MSc (Top-up) Therapeutic Radiography (pre-registration)
MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Adult, Child and Mental Health routes)
MSc Advanced Paediatric Critical Care (Evelina/LSBU Partnership)
MSc Applied Child and Adolescent Psychology
MSc Diagnostic Imaging
MSc Mental Health and Clinical Psychology
MSc Nursing (Neuroscience Care)
MSc Occupational Therapy (pre-registration mode)
MSc Perinatal Mental Health
MSc Psychology
MSc Top Up Advanced Paediatric Critical Care (Evelina/LSBU Partnership)
Master of Osteopathic Medicine (MOst)
PgCert / PgDip/ MSc Palliative and End of Life Care
PgDip / MSc Children's Nursing
PgDip / MSc Learning Disability Nursing
PgDip / MSc Mental Health Nursing
PgDip / MSc Professional Practice: Children's Nursing
PgDip/ MSc Adult Nursing
Social Sciences and Management (5)
LLM Legal Practice (SQE)
MA Education
MA Social Work
MSc Real Estate
Life Sciences and Medicine (1)
PhD Allied Health Professions
PhD Health Studies
Professional Doctorate in Health and Social Care