Award leader: Professor M E Lutman
Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 2798
Email: mel@southampton.ac.uk
www.southampton.ac.uk/isvr
www.southampton.ac.uk/healthsciences/postgraduate/research_degrees/degrees/dclinp_clinical_practice.page
The DClinP is suitable if you are an experienced health and social care practitioner and wish to pursue a high-level career in clinical practice, and to lead innovative, evidence-based practice. The programme is run in partnership with the Faculty of Health Sciences. It comprises a structured, modular, taught component (one-third) and an original piece of research (two-thirds).
Programme structure
Core modules: Decision making for advanced clinical practice; Designing and implementing research; Governance in action; Leading service development
Optional modules from: University portfolio of master’s programmes
Plus: Dissertation (45,000–50,000 words)
Key facts
Entry requirements: First or upper second-class honours degree in a relevant subject, and/or an MSc in a health-related subject, or equivalent; a health professional qualification leading to registration with the appropriate professional body; minimum 3 years’ relevant clinical/professional practice
Duration: 3–4 years (full-time); 4–7 years (part-time)
Assessment: Each module is assessed independently and some may link directly to your research project. The research project is assessed by thesis (45,000-50,000 words) with viva voce
Start date: October
Intake: 20
Applying: University application form with transcripts and research proposal
Closing date: 1 June (later applications may be considered)
Funding: You may be able to seek funding from your employing Trust or Strategic Health Authority
Fees: See programme fees page
Careers: Academia; health care policy advisor; nurse consultant
Find out more: www.southampton.ac.uk/healthsciences/postgraduate/research_degrees/degrees/dclinp_clinical_practice.page