Overview

Demographic changes, higher expectations of patients and their families and cost pressures are challenges faced by health care systems and forcing the emergence of new models of care.

The Nursing Sciences program at the University of Lausanne trains autonomous research nurses who, through the development of knowledge, advance nursing knowledge and nursing practice in relation to healthcare environments.

Thesis research requires a clinical focus and close collaboration between theorists, researchers and caregivers. By completing a thesis in nursing science, you will contribute to the innovation in care focused on the needs of patients and their families.

Professional opportunities

With a PhD in nursing, you will be able to play a leading role in the following areas:

Academic research

Nursing education

Administration of nursing services in public or private health institutions (hospitals, medical-social institutions, home care, etc.).

Programme Structure

This programme allows you to:

Consolidate your academic training;

Position yourself on the European and international scene as an active researcher in your field;

Take coveted leadership roles in academia, healthcare, government, and related field, and are integral part of you professional growth;

Work alongside a team of dynamic faculty who are actively participating in shaping the future of nursing science and healthcare in Switzerland and beyond;

Benefit from an established network and longstanding clinical partnerships through Western Switzerland and beyond that provides access to research and clinical practices resources;

Study in the only PhD in nursing sciences programme in French-Speaking Europe.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

12 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Medicine Nursing

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

To hold a diploma or master's degree listed in the Rules [«Règlement pour l'obtention du grade de Docteur ès sciences de la vie (PhD)», Annex 1].

To have a thesis director and to have defined the research field in which the thesis will be carried out.
To be registered at the University of Lausanne and at the Faculty of Biology and Medicine from the beginning of the thesis work and for its entire duration.

Tuition Fee

Living costs for Lausanne

1609 - 1979 CHF /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Nursing Sciences.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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