Doctor of Professional Practice in Healthcare Leadership (DProf)

Programme Overview

Experienced healthcare leaders investigate a complex clinical, operational or policy challenge and produce original evidence with measurable value for services and communities.

Delivered by London International College, this programme combines rigorous academic content with a strongly applied approach: every module is built around the situations, decisions and challenges professionals actually face. You will learn alongside an international cohort, exchange experience across sectors, and apply new tools to your own organisation from the first module onwards.

What You Will Study

Core modules are designed to build capability step by step — from foundations to applied mastery.

• 01 Healthcare Systems & Policy
• 02 Quality Improvement & Patient Safety
• 03 Health Economics & Resource Management
• 04 Leading Clinical & Multidisciplinary Teams
• 05 Digital Health & Innovation
• 06 Ethics & Governance in Healthcare
• 07 Advanced Research Design & Methodology
• 08 Doctoral Thesis & Viva Voce

What You Will Achieve

• Lead service improvement that measurably benefits patients
• Manage healthcare resources, quality and safety effectively
• Apply evidence and data to clinical and operational decisions
• Navigate ethical and regulatory demands with confidence

Assessment & Delivery

Progress is assessed through structured doctoral milestones — a confirmed research proposal, taught research-methods modules, progression reviews, and finally the doctoral thesis defended at a viva voce examination.

Entry Requirements

A master's degree in a related field, normally with merit or above.
Substantial professional experience (typically 5+ years) in a relevant leadership or specialist role.
A viable research proposal addressing a significant challenge in professional practice.
English language: IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent.