Healthcare Practice - Professional Doctorate
Key information
Acquire specialist skills in research and practice-based inquiry with UL’s three-year, full-time or four year part-time Professional Doctorate in Healthcare Practice.
Delivered through a blended learning format, the programme combines online modules and on-campus workshops with a substantial research thesis, enabling students to develop specialist and transferable skills in practice-based inquiry.
Developed and designed in conjunction with health service partners, the programme equips graduates to contribute to innovation and evidence-informed practice across healthcare, government, and non-profit sectors.
Open to all healthcare professionals, the programme fosters cross-disciplinary engagement, enriching perspectives and promoting collaborative practice
During this programme, you will
- Develop the capability to be an effective leader and manager within complex healthcare practice environments.
- Develop the skills and understanding to employ strategies for translating research into practice, enabling real-world impact and innovation.
- Initiate, implement, evaluate and complete a research thesis in your area of practice.
- Engage with peers from various healthcare disciplines —bringing together a range of professional insights. This diversity fosters more innovative approaches to addressing complex healthcare challenges.