Overview
About the programme
Programmes are focused on practical wisdom with research students playing an important role in exploring, developing and improving clinical practice. There are opportunities to engage with a variety of theoretical and methodological perspectives.
Our postgraduate students in Nursing at the University of Brighton work across diverse practice settings and engage new theoretical perspectives with a view to enhancing practice in a number of areas - including community-based, mental health, paediatric and social care-related - in statutory, NHS and/or third sector services.
Programme Structure
Research:
- Expert supervision for a Nursing PhD is offered, for example, in the nature and meaning of care across a number of contexts spanning acute, primary and community as well as secondary care and across a diverse range of health and long term or illness conditions.
- This includes contributions to new interventions, digital and technological applications, lifeworld-led care perspectives and new understandings of peoples’ experiences.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 84 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Rolling intake: students can apply at any time throughout the year, starting one month (UK) or three months (international) after an offer is made.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Nursing View 41 other PhDs in Nursing in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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Other requirements
General requirements
The entry requirements for the PhD are:
- a recognised Masters degree with a significant research component, for example MPhil from another university, or similar qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant
- or substantial appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level which resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment. An application made by someone with this experience will be considered on its merits and will normally require independent academic references
- or, unless a school exercises their right to specify more stringent entry requirements, we may consider a first or upper second honours degree or other qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant
Tuition Fee
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International
15300 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15300 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4712 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Brighton
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
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Available Scholarships
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