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Professional Doctorate Testimonials
The Professional Doctorate in Health and Social Care Disciplines has been running at the University of Portsmouth for over twelve years and has proven to be a popular and well-established route for working professionals to continue their academic pursuits. Our graduates span numerous disciplines and the course has been credited by those who have undertaken the degree as providing an excellent framework for their learning experience, supporting them through the provision of extensive resources and advancing their career aspects. You can read our graduates' testimonials by clicking the relevant area of expertise below:
A selection of quotes from previous students can be seen below:
"The DBMS course is a long overdue vehicle for practising health care professionals to study at the highest academic level without having to operate within the constraints and narrow focus of the traditional PhD route. It enables the student to undertake a programme of research and development that is directly relevant to their professional practice whilst acquiring new skills and knowledge".
"Overall, this was an incredibly rewarding and productive learning experience that I enjoyed enormously. My congratulations and thanks to all the staff involved for designing and delivering an excellent and contemporary learning experience at doctoral level". Doctorate in Biomedical Sciences Route
"I found the whole experience very rewarding – though extremely demanding at times. The presentation and viva was one of the best (though nerve wracking) learning experiences I have had, and I did enjoy it". Doctorate in Nursing Route
"Although it was a lot of hard work completing the final project whilst working full time I felt very supported by my supervisors and learnt a huge amount during this experience".
"Generally the teaching and support were excellent and I have thoroughly enjoyed completing this course". Doctorate in Medical Imaging Route