MPhil/PhD Nursing Science at University of Exeter

Programme overview

As a Postgraduate student in the Department of Health and Care Professions, you will be part of a thriving research community that is committed to developing health and social care professionals at all stages of their career across clinical practice and research. Our high-quality research excellence is supported through interdisciplinary and international collaborations. In all aspects of our research, our projects are underpinned with public and patient involvement Health technologies and artificial intelligence

Duration: PhD: maximum 4 years full-time; MPhil: maximum 3 years full-time; part-time pro-rata (0.5-0.9 FTE) | Study mode: full-time / part-time (research degree) | Intake: September, January or April | Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

Normally a first degree equivalent to at least a UK 2:1 Honours degree (a 2:1 or equivalent is needed to be considered by the main funding bodies); relevant personal, professional and educational experience may also be considered for some programmes. Specific requirements vary by research topic. English language: Profile B2 (international applicants). Application deadlines: The application deadlines for September starters are: 30 June for International Applicants 31 July for Home Applicants. Applications received after these deadline dates and before 1 October

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time; part-time pro-rata. Source

International applicants: GBP 28,900 a year (2026/27). Full-time. Source

Intake: September, January or April

Duration: PhD: maximum 4 years full-time; MPhil: maximum 3 years full-time; part-time pro-rata (0.5-0.9 FTE)

Apply through the official page: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/pg-research/apply/

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