Nursing

University of Manchester
Undergraduate MPhil Full-time 12 Months Nursing

About this course

Our PhD/MPhil Nursing programme enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Nursing.

This postgraduate research programme in nursing gives students 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.

3-year PhD (FT, PT, FT Distance Learning, PT Distance Learning options)

The PhD programme of study consists of:

  • high-quality supervision by two members of staff with appropriate expertise to guide the PhD applicant throughout the study ensuring academic objectives are met and suitable training is provided;

  • research and transferable skills training and support;

  • optional taught course units in core research methods (to be discussed with supervision team);

  • independent study;

  • an advisor to offer pastoral support.

    In addition to the support and guidance of the supervision team, students will have access to a comprehensive, tailored training programme.

    Students will meet with their supervisors during induction week (and the beginning of each subsequent year) to undertake a skills audit to identify their learning needs and devise an individualised training programme.

    A mandatory transferable skills unit is offered that includes:

  • managing literature and searching;

  • project management;

  • research governance;

  • involving patients and the public in research;

  • ethics and academic writing.

    There is also the option of additional training in research methods, completing taught master's-level units.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 8 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 12 Months

    Qualification: MPhil

    Location: Manchester

    Distance learning (part-time)

    Duration: 24 Months

    Qualification: MPhil

    Location: Manchester

    Part-time

    Duration: 24 Months

    Qualification: MPhil

    Location: Manchester

    Distance learning (full-time)

    Duration: 12 Months

    Qualification: MPhil

    Location: Manchester

    Distance learning (part-time)

    Duration: 72 Months

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Manchester

    Part-time

    Duration: 72 Months

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Manchester

    Distance learning (full-time)

    Duration: 36 Months

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Manchester

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 36 Months

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Manchester

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1171 Health services and public health managers and directors
    3213 Medical and dental technicians
    2232 Registered community nurses
    1231 Health care practice managers
    2235 Registered mental health nurses
    2237 Other registered nursing professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Master of Philosophy - MPhil
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    12 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Manchester
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Nursing