PhD Nursing
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
The PhD Nursing at the University of Hertfordshire is an internationally recognised degree that develops students’ extensive subject expertise and independent research skills, which are honed over an extended period, depending on the level of the award, for which the student will undertake a substantial, original research project for the duration of the degree.
In the PhD Nursing at the University of Hertfordshire, students conduct their research under the supervision and guidance of two or more academic members of staff. The supervisory team provides guidance both in the selection of a research topic and in the conduct of the research. Students are also supported by attendance at postgraduate seminar series to develop subject-specific knowledge and research skills relevant to their field of research.
The PhD Nursing in the University of Hertfordshire is assessed solely based on the final research output, in the form of a substantial written thesis which must be "defended" in a viva. During the course of the degree, you would be given opportunities to present your work at major conferences and in refereed research publications.
Key highlights
- Substantial, original research project undertaken throughout the degree
- Supervised and guided by a team of two or more academics
- Supervisors help select your research topic and guide its conduct
- Postgraduate seminar series builds subject knowledge and research skills
- Develops extensive subject expertise and independent research skills
- Assessed solely on the final research output
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include appropriate discipline; or above
Scholarships
Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research
£2,000 for one year
Up to £2,000Helen Burchell Scholarship
A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education
Up to £750The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni
This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Nursing lecturer
- Nurse researcher
- Clinical academic nurse
- Nurse consultant
- Healthcare research fellow
Career opportunities
PhD Nursing at the University of Hertfordshire leads to careers such as:
- Nurse Researcher
- Programme Director
- Clinical Educator
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow
- Nurse Leader
Cost of study
The tuition fee for international students studying a PhD Nursing at the University of Hertfordshire is £18,800 per year. The tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.
Admission
To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through the university's online application portal. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.
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