The Professional Doctorate in Healthcare Practice programme will facilitate students to develop advanced skills in designing and conducting research and practice-based inquiry relevant to their own area of practice. These skills are applicable to a variety of careers in healthcare, government and non-profit (voluntary) organisations.
The Professional Doctorate in Healthcare Practice programme will facilitate students to develop advanced skills in designing and conducting research and practice-based inquiry relevant to their own area of practice. These skills are applicable to a variety of careers in healthcare, government.
and non-profit (voluntary) organisations. The Professional Doctorate in Healthcare Practice programme will highlight specialist and transferable research skills within a programme consisting of taught modules and research thesis conducted over three years (full-time) or six years (part-time) with the option to transfer to the full-time programme and completing at the end of year five. The programme was developed and designed in conjunction with health service partners.
Details
Level 10 Doctoral Programme
Full-time (3 years): Part-time (6 years) with the option to transfer to the full-time programme and completing at the end of year five.
One intake per year (September)
Open to all Health Care Professionals (Inter-professional)
Advantages of Studying at the University of Limerick
Blended Learning approach to support student learning
Variety of assessment strategies to suit adult learners.
Excellent library facilities
Dedicated student supports (Writing Centre, Student Advisory System, Blended Learning)
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
September 2025
University of Limerick
University of Limerick Limerick,
Limerick,
V94 T9PX, Republic of Ireland
Masters Level 9 (NFQ or other internationally recognised equivalent) in a relevant or appropriate subject, or equivalent prior learning that is recognised by the University as meeting this requirement. Must also satisfy the English Language Requirements for the University. Hold a recognised health-related professional qualification and current professional registration with their relevant regulatory professional body. Indicate area of interest/area of research and area of practice.
Acceptable English Language qualifications include the following:
Matriculation examinations from European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved
Irish Leaving Certificate English 鈥揙rdinary Level Grade D or above
TOEFL 鈥� 580 (paper based) or 90 (internet based)
IELTS 鈥� Minimum score of 6.5 with no less than 6 in any one component.
English Test for English and Academic Purposes (ETAPP) 鈥� Grade C1
GCE 鈥極鈥� level English Language/GCSE English Language 鈥� Grade C or above
Cambridge Assessment English 鈥揅ertificate of Proficiency in English - Grade C / Certificate in Advanced English Grade B
GCE Examination Boards 鈥� Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations 鈥� Grade C / Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate 鈥� School Certificate Pass 1-6 / University of London Entrance and School Examinations Council 鈥� School Certificate Pass 1-6
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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