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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Nursing Studies

The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
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3 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by The University of Edinburgh, the PhD Nursing Studies provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The 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 approaches to research training in nurs... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,500 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Research Design in Nursing
Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
Qualitative Research Methods
Quantitative Data Analysis
Nursing Knowledge and Epistemology
Interdisciplinary Healthcare Research
Critical Appraisal of Nursing Evidence
Research Dissertation
Academic Year:2025-26 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,500£30,000£32,000
3 years£25,000£29,000£34,500
5 years£29,000£39,500£49,500
Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
15%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
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