DClin programmes

Phase 1: Taught modules by distance learning, on campus or blended

All participants study 2 compulsory modules plus 8 modules from their chosen track. Further tracks are in development.

Track A: Global Public Health and Policy Track

September start on campus only

• 8 x 15-credit Level 7 modules taught over 3 semesters
• Each module is taught longitudinally

Track B: Health Care Research Methods Track

January start online only or September start on campus or online

• 8 x 15-credit Level 7 modules taught over 3 semesters
• Each module is taught in 3-day blocks

All Tracks:

• Compulsory module i: Research into Practice (30 credits)
• Compulsory module ii: Professional Studies (30 credits)

Clinical Placement in NHS Trust and hospitals for 12 months

Module: Applied Research I (90 credits)

• Audit / Quality Improvement / Service evaluation project and dissertation

Module: Applied Clinical I (60 credits)

• Reflective Clinical Portfolio based on clinical experience and clinical case write-ups suitable for publication in case reports journal

Module: Research II (30 credits)

• Practical introduction to clinical and basic research including formative assessment of project plan

Research Project in Home Country or UK

Module: Research III (180 credits)

• Clinical or basic research, assessed by dissertation and short viva