Advance Scholarship. Lead Educational Change.
The By Research mode is designed for experienced educators and academics seeking to advance scholarship and lead educational change in health professions education. This pathway emphasises independent, supervised research that contributes original knowledge to educational theory, practice, and policy, while developing high-level research, analytical, and leadership capabilities to influence innovation and transformation in healthcare education.
Programme
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Professions Education
The PhD in Health Professions Education is designed for experienced educators and academics who aspire to become leaders, scholars, and change agents in healthcare education. The programme focuses on original research that contributes meaningfully to the theory, practice, and policy of health professions education. These programmes are suitable for:
- Clinicians involved in teaching and training
- Academic staff in health professions programmes
- Educational leaders, trainers, and faculty developers
- Healthcare professionals aspiring to formal roles in education
Key Features
Programme Structure
Full-time mode: 6 Semesters
Part-time mode: 8 Semesters
- Development of research proposal
- Proposal defense and Ethical approval
- Data collection & Analysis
- Thesis Writing
- Viva Voce
- Submission of final thesis
Additional Information
Delivery & Platform
- Research can be conducted at the places of choice
- Communication with supervisory team can be done through MS Teams or physical meeting.
Intake
Throughout the Year
Programme Director
