Nursing Studies PhD is an undergraduate degree at The University of Edinburgh, based in Edinburgh, taught full-time over 3 years.
About this course
Our Nursing Studies postgraduate students have an outstanding record of contributing to the knowledge and evidence base in nursing. The programme also has a strong tradition of welcoming students from overseas, as well as the UK.
Our main areas of research activity and development currently relate to the themes of experience of health and illness, and organisation and policy for person-centred care.
The main areas of study we can supervise for doctoral research are:
* critical care
* emotions and care
* mental health
* addictions and substance misuse
* public health
* community care and leadership
* pain management
* cancer care
* nursing education
* patient safety and quality issues
We have expertise in a range of qualitative and quantitative and mixed methods research approaches.
You can find out more about MScR and PhD programme options and read more about our research on the School of Health in Social Science's website.
Study Options
This course is available in 6 study options:
Duration: 6 Years
Qualification: PhD
Location: Edinburgh
Duration: 3 Years
Qualification: PhD
Location: Edinburgh
Duration: 3 Years
Qualification: PhD
Location: Edinburgh
Duration: 6 Years
Qualification: PhD
Location: Edinburgh
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: MSc (Res)
Location: Edinburgh
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: MSc (Res)
Location: Edinburgh
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Edinburgh
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Nursing
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ