Health, DProf
University of Central LancashirePreston · IELTS 6.5
GBP 2,625Per year
Professional DoctoratesPart-time
Doctor of Professional Studies in Health and Social Care DProf
University of ChesterChester, United Kingdom
- Level
- Professional Doctorates
- Duration
- 5 years
- Mode
- Part-time
- Subject
- Health Studies
- Location
- United Kingdom
- IELTS
- 6.5 overall, no part below 5.5
At a glance
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Overview
This course is designed to support graduate professionals working across diverse health and social care sectors to conduct doctoral research in this complex and evolving arena. Research into health and social care is of major importance in the current social and economic climate. This increases the demand for practitioners who are able to effectively lead, innovate and evaluate service provision with a limited resource allocation. This course is designed to enable the personal and professional development of individuals working within these areas.
Entry requirements
| Degree | 2:1 |
|---|
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.5 overall, no part below 5.5 |
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IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (min 5.5 in each sub-skill) or approved SELT equivalent
Fees
International students: £7,814 per year (2026/27)
UK students: TBC per year (2026/27) — More on UK fees
UK/Home: TBC per year (2026/27) — More on UK fees
Start dates
Oct 2026
Application deadline
Rolling admissions - apply early for visa processing
Campus
- Wheeler, Chester, United Kingdom
If you studied in United States
116 countriesUniversity of Chester has not published professional doctorates requirements for United States. See other levels
Scholarships at University of Chester
2 for this level- Chevening Scholarship
- International Alumni Scholarship
Plan your first year
Change the figures to your ownTuitionGBP 7,814
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in total
The health surcharge is paid for the whole visa when you apply; one year is counted here. Figures as gov.uk showed them on 24 October 2026.
After your offer
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Your offer
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- 2
Accept and pay the deposit
You accept the offer and pay any deposit the university asks for, by its deadline.
- 3
Your CAS
The university issues your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies, the number your visa application needs. We help you get it.
- 4
Your Student visa
You apply with your CAS and show GBP 18,353 for your first year: tuition plus living costs. We help you prepare the documents.
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