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Doctor Professional Practice in Health (DPPH) at Liverpool John Moores University - UCAS

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Course summary

The Doctorate in Professional Practice in Health (DPPH) will enhance your understanding of health from a wider context, this will enable you to directly relate your learning to current healthcare practice

Assessment method

To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme. Professional identity, theory, and practice: This year long module will include two assessments. Critical reflection and 10-year research-related growth plan and Report- which outlines the area of investigation- this outlines the area of practice and provides a rationale for the future study. Planning and designing your research: This year long module will have two assessments- these include a presentation of literature review findings and the research proposal- this is a detailed outline of the design of the proposed study. Including research question (s), aims and objectives, methodology, ethical considerations, data collection and data analysis. Thesis (60,000-word submission): The thesis element will be managed through a supervision model. Reflection (5,000 words): In addition to submission of a thesis, you will submit a reflective assessment. Following assessment of both thesis and reflection the student will be examined through a viva voce.


Entry requirements

180 credits at FHEQ level 7. M-Level programme of study. The FHEQ 7 qualification must have a significant research element. Extra Requirements All short-listed candidates must be interviewed. RPL The following criteria are essential: M-Level programme study. Applicants will be required to make a claim for accreditation of prior learning; consideration of any such claim will be undertaken by the University Recognition Group in line with the requirements of the University's Academic Framework.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

£3,937.50 is the fee for years one and two £2,625 is the fee for years three and four £1,050 is the fee for year five
Doctor Professional Practice in Health (DPPH) at Liverpool John Moores University - UCAS