PhD Nursing (4 years)
University of Manchester
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Our PhD 4-year Nursing programme enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Nursing. This postgraduate research programme in nursing gives you the opportunity to work with internationally renowned scholars engaged in innovative research that will make a difference in peoples lives and in health and social care. We particularly welcome students from all health and social care disciplines who have an interest in exploring related subject areas. This is a four ...Read more

Our PhD 4-year Nursing programme enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Nursing. This postgraduate research programme in nursing gives 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. We particularly welcome students from all health and social care disciplines who have an interest in exploring related subject areas. This is a four year PhD programme for students who: have not previously studied research methods have studied research methods but not in the UK have limited English language skills have not completed a master's degree. In this programme, the first year is a foundation year designed to prepare you for the following three years of the PhD programme. This will include completing taught research methods units from our MClin Res in Clinical Research , developing a research proposal with your supervision team and English language tuition (if English is not your first language).

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Alex
08 Oct 25

Very friendly staff, the SU is the best, and u feel welcome everywhere. Only thing that needs to improve is their acceptance on pro Palestinian protests and the need for charging..Read more

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Rebecca
08 Oct 25

The variety of different stuff places on campus. I think making people more aware of the different places. Having more charging facilities to around...Read more

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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.

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£27,000 per year

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International, including EU, students (per annum): Standard £27,000, Low £29,500, Medium £35,000, High £41,500; to discover a project you’re passionate about and check you meet eligibility criteria.

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Alex
08 Oct 25
Adult Nursing - BNurs (Hons)
Very friendly staff, the SU is the best, and u feel welcome everywhere. Only thing that needs to improve is their acceptance on pro Palestinian protests and the need for charging...
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Rebecca
08 Oct 25
Adult Nursing - BNurs (Hons)
The variety of different stuff places on campus. I think making people more aware of the different places. Having more charging facilities to around....
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University of Manchester
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