Nursing University of West London

Overview

This Nursing course from the University of West London has a wide range of expertise in research and the education of nurses. We have formed local, national and international multi-professional collaborative research and teaching networks with a variety of agencies, institutions, professional organisations and healthcare providers.

Career opportunities:

You will have a supervisory team made up of a Director of Studies with expertise in your chosen field, a further supervisor and, where appropriate, an additional adviser. Your research for your PhD in Nursing will be judged through the presentation of a thesis or artefact and a viva voce for academic assessment. We provide a stimulating and supportive environment where you will benefit from: 

• peer feedback and discussion   
• a series of master classes and lectures from industry figures   
• support by a supervisor and a second supervisor suited to your project. 

Study & career progression

As a PhD Graduate in Nursing you will have a number of pathways you can pursue in your postdoctoral career. A number of new graduates choose to continue with their research and apply for postdoctoral research positions.

Another popular option is to return to nursing and bring your research expertise to your next post. A third pathway is to move into education, using your research expertise and practical experience to build and inform the next generation of nurses.

Job roles

• NHS nurse
• counsellor
• healthcare management
• medicinal chemist
• consultant
• social working.

Graduate employers

• National Institutes of Health
• healthcare organisations
• research institutes.