Doctorate in Clinical Communication Science
Information about the Doctorate in Clinical Communication Science
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The DClinCommSci programme has been designed so that qualified
professionals working with communication impairment (including but not
limited to speech and language therapists, audiologists, psychologists
and occupational therapists) can continue to work in the NHS or
education sectors while studying. It is the first of its kind in the UK
and we anticipate that participants will make research links between
their professional work and their studies at UCL. This is a 4 year
part-time programme, with up to two days per week at UCL in the first
two years. By the end of the second year students will have completed a
detailed research proposal, obtained ethics approval and written a
literature review. The final two years focus entirely on students' own
research projects.
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Structure of the Doctorate Programme
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YEAR
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MODULE
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SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
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One
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Establishing Research Foundations
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Evaluation of a literature search, 1500 words; verbal presenation; reflective journal, 1500 words; stakeholder involvment in research, 1500 words
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One
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Investigating Research
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Essay, 3,000 words
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One
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Research Methods in Primary Health Care
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Assignment of 2,500 words; test held under exam conditions
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Two
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Applied Research Policy and Practice
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Essay, 3000 words
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Two
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Exploring Academic Writing and Reading
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Literature review, 6-7000 words
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Two
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Developing a Research Methodology
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Written assignment, 3000 words; draft methodology chapter, 2,000 words
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Three/Four
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Research Project
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60,000 word thesis; viva
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Assessment
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What current students say
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please see above
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What do people do with a Doctorate in Clinical Communication Science?
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Further information
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As experienced professionals, graduates will be at the leading edge of research in clinical practice.
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Please select the links for further information
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Applying for the Doctorate in Clinical Communication Science.
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These questions should help you establish if the DClinCommSci programme is suitable for you.
- Are you an experienced professional with a strong interest in research?
- Are you keen to carry out a research project in your work environment?
- Are you interested in broadening your understanding of research
methodologies relevant to communication impairment and the wider health
and education provision?
- Are you willing to learn using on-line material, through action learning, seminars, independently and through supervision?
- Do you have a masters degree or can you demonstrate research experience in the form of publications?
Applications should be submitted through the UCL online application system with the required documentation. There is usually an intake on the doctorate programme every two years and the next planned intake will be in September 2014. If you are interested in applying it is helpful to think about your research topic and discuss this with potential supervisors well in advance. Applications can be made from Sept 2013.
On your application, please:
1) state clearly that you are applying to do a Doctorate in Clinical Communication Science
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include a detailed project proposal. While this may well change, it
will give us an idea of potential supervisors for your doctorate.
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if you have an idea who potential supervisors might be please mention
them on your application.
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For further information about the Doctorate in Clinical Communication Science and contact details please see the Frequently Asked Questions page.
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