Course summary
Further your development as an expert health practitioner or researcher. Our DHealth course is well-suited to health and social care professionals looking to develop as practitioners and researchers in practice. This is a part-time distance-learning programme. By utilising web-based delivery, blended with Online Summer School (typically five days in length), the programme aims to meet the learning needs of busy health and social care practitioners. You will be able to:
- choose your learning style within a flexible environment while benefiting from a multi-professional community
- learn about research methods and conduct independent research whilst remaining in your practice area
- expand your understanding of policy and practice in the context of international healthcare systems and service.
- Design projects
- Doctoral skills online
- Interaction and networking
- Lectures
- Online resources
- Practical sessions
- Real-life case studies
- Research project
- Seminars
- Supervisory team
- Tutorials
- Video materials
- Workshops
- an Academic Supervisor, based at the University of Bath
- a Practice-based Supervisor, who is an expert in the field in which you wish to conduct your research.
- Introduction to research
- Research design and methods
- Evidence into practice
- Research project planning
- Professional issues in health policy
- Professional issues in health practice
- Research project design and development
Modules
Please check the University of Bath website for the most recently published course detail.
Assessment method
- Coursework
- Presentations
- Thesis
- Viva Voce
Entry requirements
First or 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate subject from a recognised university (this may be waived if you have a higher degree, or can demonstrate a track record of practice based research that has been published in peer reviewed journals). Professional requirements Candidates must have a practice-based role within a health, social care, education or clinical/medical context. This will be a condition of entry onto the programme. Candidates should normally have at least 1 years’ experience within their field. English Language requirements You will normally need one of the following: - IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in all components - The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 62 in any element - TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 24 in all 4 components You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course. If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
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
Provider information
University of Bath
Claverton Down
Bath
BA2 7AY