Program Overview

DPPH Doctor of Professional Practice in Health

Course Overview

The Doctor of Professional Practice in Health (DPPH) is a part-time, five-year program designed for healthcare professionals seeking to advance their careers and contribute to the development of their field. The program is divided into three stages, with the first stage consisting of two taught modules and the second and third stages focusing on independent research and reflection.

Course Modules

Stage 1: Taught Modules

• Professional Identity, Theory, and Practice (30 credits): This year-long module explores professional identity in health practice, including discussions on role, values, and leadership strategies.
• Planning and Designing Your Research (30 credits): This year-long module extends knowledge around research and evidence, including a robust review of literature and a proposed plan for research.

Stage 2 and 3: Independent Study

• Thesis (240 credits): The thesis is an original research or service evaluation project that contributes to knowledge in the field of practice.
• Reflection (60 credits): This module provides the opportunity to critique professional learning and present reflections in an academic and professional context.

Your Learning Experience

The program uses a blended approach, including lectures, seminars, tutorials, and self-directed study. The Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) supports face-to-face delivery and online materials. Coursework includes oral presentations, written reports, reflection, thesis, and a viva voce.

Career Paths

The DPPH program is designed to enhance career prospects, with 94% of LJMU postgraduates in work or further study fifteen months after graduation.

Tuition Fees and Funding

• Fees: £3,937.50 for years one and two, £2,625 for years three and four, and £1,050 for year five.
• Financial Support: Various options are available, including loans, International Scholarships, and subject-specific funding.

Entry Requirements

• Qualification Requirements: 180 credits at FHEQ level 7, with a significant research element.
• Extra Requirements: All short-listed candidates must be interviewed.
• RPL: Consideration of prior learning will be undertaken by the University Recognition Group.

How to Apply

To apply, complete an LJMU online application form, providing details of previous qualifications and a personal statement outlining why you wish to study this program.

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