PhD Nursing (4 years) at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Tackle real-world challenges in nursing and drive better care and compassion through research. Pursue applied research in nursing practice, healthcare policy, or patient experience through a four-year programme combining doctoral research and skills training. Join research groups which are part of the Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work to improve nursing practice and health system outcomes. Visit our Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health postgraduate research page to start your journey.

Faculty: Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health | Duration: 4 Years | Study mode: full-time (in person or distance learning) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our PhD 4-year Nursing programme enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Nursing as part of a research group in our Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work . This postgraduate research programme innursinggives you the opportunity to work with internationally renowned scholars engaged in innovative research that will make a difference in people's lives and in health and social care.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We require: An honours degree (minimum Upper Second (2:1)) or the overseas equivalent in a relevant subject AND a very good MSc/MPhil/MRes degree from a recognised institution OR satisfactory work at postgraduate level (which must include some research training) undertaken for the equivalent of at least one year full-time. English language: IELTS or TOEFL tests. Please note IELTS and TOEFL are only valid for two years.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,500 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time); Low fee band Source

International applicants: GBP 27,000 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time); Standard fee band Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 Years

Apply through the official page: https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/study/research/projects-programmes-degrees/projects/?&keyword=nursing

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