Limerick,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Professional Doctorate in Healthcare Practice in Limerick Ireland | University of Limerick
University of Limerick
|
Limerick Ireland
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
14,002
(c. USD16,134.5)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Professional Doctorate in Healthcare Practice equips students with advanced capabilities for designing and executing research and practice-based investigations tailored to their professional field. These competencies are valuable across diverse career paths in healthcare, government agencies, and non-profit sectors.
This doctoral program empowers participants to cultivate sophisticated research methodologies and practical inquiry techniques aligned with their specific practice areas. These abilities are transferable to numerous professional settings within healthcare, public sector, and charitable organizations. The Professional Doctorate in Healthcare Practice emphasizes both specialized and adaptable research skills through a curriculum combining structured coursework and a research thesis, spanning three years for full-time students or six years part-time, with flexibility to switch to full-time and complete by year five. The program was collaboratively developed with healthcare service partners.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
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.
What to include with your Application
Qualification transcripts and certificates
A research proposal: This proposal should include (1) a short background description of the topic area (2) the research aims and objectives (3) research methodology, including how the data will be collected (4) Bibliography / list of references as appropriate.
A copy of your birth certificate (long document)
If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice
If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts
AND
English language competency certificate
IELTS - Minimum score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any component.
TOEFL- (paper based) - 580.
TOEFL- (internet based) - 90.
What to include with your Application
Qualification transcripts and certificates
A research proposal: This proposal should include (1) a short background description of the topic area (2) the research aims and objectives (3) research methodology, including how the data will be collected (4) Bibliography / list of references as appropriate.
A copy of your birth certificate (long document)
If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice
If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts
AND
English language competency certificate
IELTS - Minimum score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any component.
TOEFL- (paper based) - 580.
TOEFL- (internet based) - 90.
Tuition
EUR
14,002