PhD Nursing at Swansea University

Programme overview

Research degree in Nursing at Swansea University's School of Health and Social Care, translating academic theory into outcomes for practitioners, patients and carers. Research covers professional working and patient care through to new treatments and interventions.

Faculty: School of Health and Social Care | Department: Nursing | Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Intake: 1 October, 1 January, 1 April or 1 July | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Supervised original research in nursing; current student topics include the emotional experiences of children's nurses caring for life-limiting conditions and nursing students' care towards obese patients. Transferable skills such as problem-solving, project management and critical thinking are developed, with cross-disciplinary links to organisations and policymakers.

Career pathways

Transferable skills valued in any professional setting.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MPhil: 2:1 undergraduate degree (or non-UK equivalent). PhD: 2:1 undergraduate degree and a master's degree; UK first-class honours graduates without a master's are considered individually. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.5, or recognised equivalent. Admissions decisions may also take account of the standard of the research proposal or synopsis, performance at interview, competition for places and relevant professional experience. One academic reference is required before the application goes to the faculty research admissions tutor.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,006 a year (2025/26). UK student full-time annual rate (2025/26 entry point); part-time is half. Charged over the minimum candidature period. Bench fees may apply. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,950 a year (2026/27). PhD full-time tuition, year 1; start Oct 2026 to Jul 2027 Source

Intake: 1 October, 1 January, 1 April or 1 July

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

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