Nursing Studies (PhD) (Full-time)
University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Nursing Studies (PhD) (Full-time)
Doctoral · Medicine
About this programme
MScR Nursing StudiesThe MSc by Research in Nursing Studies provides students with an advanced understanding of research design, data collection and data analysis issues in nursing.The programme is designed for qualified practitioners and graduates and enables students to develop their understanding of debates about research, evidence and practice in relation to nursing and related fields.The distinctive features of this degree include:integration of generic social science and discipline-specific nursing studies research training and development;social science approac
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Medicine
- Duration
- Part-time: 2 years; Part-time: 6 years; Full-time: 1 year; Full-time: 3 years
- Tuition
- £29,000 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Intake
- September
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (8)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- China Scholarship Council/University of Edinburgh Joint ScholarshipsFully funded
- Edinburgh Doctoral College ScholarshipsFully funded
- MRC Doctoral Training Partnership in Precision MedicineFully funded
- Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust AwardsPartial funding · Doctoral bursaries: 30 April and 31 October annually
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)
- Colt Foundation FellowshipsPartial funding · Deadline 9 April 2026; check official website for next cycle
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds