University of Southampton

Course Details

Doctorate in Clinical Practice (DClinP) - ISVR

Course Description

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).

Course Duration

NumberDuration
4year

Career outcomes

Careers: Academia; health care policy advisor; nurse consultant.




Doctorate in Clinical Practice (DClinP) - ISVR University of Southampton