Key Information
- Duration: Full-time – 48 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting September 2026 – Apply anytime; Starting February 2027 – Apply anytime
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.
Programme Structure
To enable you to enhance your professional profile, we support you throughout your research degree by:
- providing research seminars
- organising doctoral events and activities
- facilitating networking and collaboration opportunities
- encouraging and supporting publication and dissemination of your research
- offering opportunities to gain teaching expertise and experience.
Healthcare management and service improvement
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 86
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
The minimum entry requirements for a research degree are:
- a good first degree (First Class or Upper Second Class), or equivalent qualification in a relevant field
- a Masters Degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience.
- Competence in written and spoken English is a pre-requisite for entrance to this programme. An IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.5 (with no element under 6.0).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 30,005 AUD/year (≈16,000 GBP/year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,189 AUD/year (≈4,900 GBP/year)
Part-time: National £2,450 (September); International £8,000 (September)
Living costs
London, United Kingdom: 2,132–4,045 AUD/month
Living costs include total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.