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Department for Health Programme Catalogue 2022/23


RHHL-APD03: Professional Doctorate in Health (DHealth)

Leading to the award of:


Maximum course duration: 8 Years


Mode of Attendance: Part-time

[Page last updated: 05 August 2022]


Assessment Regulations
Applicable assessment regulations:
 Not applicable
DAPS and exit awards:
 THHL-ADM14: MSc Research in Health Practice
THHL-ADL15: PG Dip Research in Health Practice
THHL-ADC01: PG Cert Research Methods in Health Practice

Please consult your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations



Modular - no specific semester: Taught Units

Stage Required Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL50079 Introduction to practice-based research 6 Credits
HL50082 Evidence into practice 6 Credits
HL50105 Research design and methods 12 Credits
HL60083 Research project preparation and planning 12 Credits
HL60084 Professional issues in health 1 - comparative health policy 12 Credits
HL60085 Professional issues in health 2 - practice 12 Credits
HL60086 Research project design and development 12 Credits

Modular - no specific semester: Project/Dissertation Units

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL60087 Thesis for professional doctorate 198 Credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
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