PhD Nursing at Manchester Metropolitan University

Programme overview

PhD Nursing is a doctoral research degree in Nursing and Public Health at Manchester Metropolitan University. Discover your research degree study options, including areas of expertise for our academic supervisors.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Education | Duration: three years full-time, six years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: Most of our students enrol in October. You can also join us in January and April. | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Supervised original research leading to a doctoral thesis. Research areas include: Ageing, Carer experience, Emotion and professional practice, Substance use, End of life care, Mental health, Service user involvement, co-production and social justice, Student experience.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To apply, you’ll need a first or 2.1 honours degree, or an equivalent qualification. International students must have strong English language skills. We welcome applicants from non-standard backgrounds. We’ll take subject knowledge, professional experience, publications, or other relevant achievements into consideration.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time home fee for PhD/MPhil (UKRI rate); part-time £2,619 per year; additional project costs may apply Source

International applicants: GBP 22,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time international fee per year for this subject band; part-time is 50% Source

Intake: Most of our students enrol in October. You can also join us in January and April.

Duration: three years full-time, six years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/research-study/subject/apply-research-degree

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