Nursing (4 years)

University of Manchester

Undergraduate PhD Full-time 48 Months Nursing

About this course

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.

4-year PhD (full time and full time distance learning only)

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).

    We also offer a standard three year PhD programme (as well as MPhil ) for students who do not need to do the foundation year.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Distance learning (full-time)

    Duration: 48 Months

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Manchester

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 48 Months

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Manchester

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    48 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Manchester
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Nursing