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PhD of Nursing in Professional Doctorate
- Oxford, United Kingdom
- 5 years
- English
- Hybrid
- PhD
About the program
A part-time professional doctorate for nursing practitioners who want to develop research skills while continuing in practice.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: no
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Design and conduct concepts and methods in Nursing in Professional Doctorate to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in study nursing theory and practice with a cohort. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Registered Nurse (subject to licensure)
- Clinical Care Coordinator
- Patient Education Specialist
Curriculum
- Five-year part-time programme with teaching one Saturday a month in semester time. Students develop research skills and knowledge of healthcare research methodologies
- Study nursing theory and practice with a cohort
- And complete a doctoral research project of professional relevance.
Entry requirements
Academic
- See the course page for entry requirements.
Accepted academic background
Relevant prior qualification as specified by the institution.
Language tests
- English proficiency requirement Program-specific minimum score applies
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Degree Certificates
- Passport Copy.
How to apply
- Review the admission requirements for this program. Prepare the required academic records and supporting documents. Complete the institution application process. Submit any applicable language proficiency evidence and payment. Await the admission outcome.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £8,300 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £27,789 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Headington |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Oxford, School of Nursing and Midwifery |
| Department | Nursing in Professional Doctorate |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 540,300 |
| Study pace | Flexible |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 5 years.
Tuition is £8,300 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £27,789 GBP. The estimated living cost is £17,265 GBP.
Accepted language tests: English proficiency requirement Program-specific minimum score applies.