📖Introduction

The University of Limerick is a prestigious institution known for its excellence in teaching, research, and innovation. Situated on a beautiful riverside campus, the university offers a diverse range of programs across disciplines such as arts, humanities, social sciences, business, education, engineering, science, and health sciences. With a strong commitment to experiential learning and industry engagement, the University of Limerick provides students with opportunities to gain practical skills, work experience, and develop a global perspective. The university's vibrant campus life, state-of-the-art facilities, and supportive community contribute to a transformative educational experience.

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📚About the Program

PhD in Healthcare Practice at University of Limerick

The Professional Doctorate in Healthcare Practice programme will facilitate students to develop advanced skills in designing and conducting research and practice based inquiry relevant to their own area of practice. These skills are applicable to a variety of careers in healthcare, government and non-profit (voluntary) organisations.The Professional Doctorate in Healthcare Practice programme will highlight specialist and transferable research skills within a programme consisting of taught modules and research thesis conducted over three years (full-time) or six years (part-time) with the option to transfer to the full-time programme and completing at the end of year five. The programme was developed and designed in conjunction with health service partners. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Full Time:

Year 1 Autumn Semester:

Introduction to e-learning (2 weeks)
NM8001 Theoretical underpinnings of Practiced-based Injury (M) (15 ECTS)
ES8021 Introduction to Postgraduate Research (6 ECTS, P/F)
NM8012 Health Professional Leadership (15 ECTS)
NM8003 Independent Enquiry (12 ECTS)
NM8022 Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation module 4 (12 ECTS P/F)
Year 1 Spring Semester:

NM8013 Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation module 2 (30 ECTS P/F)
Year 1 Summer Semester:

NM8002 Translational Research (15 ECTS P/F)
ES8004 Postgraduate Professional Portfolio (9 ECTS)
MNM8004 Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation module 3 (6 ECTS P/F)
NM8005 Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation module 4 (30 ECTS P/F)
Year 2 Autumn Semester:

NM8006 Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation module 5 (30 ECTS P/F)
Year 2 Spring Semester:

NM8007 Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation module 6 (30 ECTS P/F)
Year 2 Summer Semester:

NM8008 Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation module 7 (30 ECTS P/F)
Year 3 Autumn Semester:

NM8009 Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation module 8 (30 ECTS, VIVA P/F)
Part Time:

Year 1 - Autumn:

ES8021 Introduction to Postgraduate Research (6 credits)
NM8003 Independent Enquiry (12 credits)
NM8022 Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation 01 (12 credits)
Year 1 - Spring:

NM8004 Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation 03 (6 credits)
Year 1 - Summer:

NM8001 Theoretical Underpinnings of Practice-Based Enquiry (15 credits)
Year 2 - Autumn:

NM8024 Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation 02A (15 credits)
Year 2 - Spring:

NM8025 Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation 02B (15 credits)
Year 3 - Autumn:

NM8002 Translational Research (15 credits)
Year 3 - Spring:

NM8012 Health Professional Leadership (15 credits)
Year 4 - Autumn:

NM8007 Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation 06 (30 credits)
Year 4 - Spring:

NM8042 Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation 04A (15 credits)
NM8043 Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation 04B (15 credits)
Year 5 - Autumn:

ES8004 Postgraduate Professional Portfolio (9 credits)
NM8052 Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation 07A (15 credits)
Year 5 - Spring:

NM8053 Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation 07B (15 credits)
Year 6 - Autumn:

NM8061 Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation 08A (15 credits)
Year 6 - Spring:

NM8062 Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation 08B (15 credits)
NM8063 Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation 09 (15 credits)

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🏫About University of Limerick

The University of Limerick is a vibrant and globally recognized institution situated on a beautiful campus in Limerick, Ireland. It is committed to delivering an outstanding educational experience to its students, fostering their personal and professional growth. The university offers a diverse range of programs in areas including arts, business, engineering, science, health sciences, and education. With a strong emphasis on research and innovation, the University of Limerick contributes to societal development and prepares graduates for successful careers in a rapidly changing world.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

271 RMB

Tuition fee:

14,000 EUR per year

56,000 EUR in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

Minimum education level: Master's

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters
  • Research proposal

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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