Merit
Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund
University of Exeter · Postgraduate
- Available to all international students
- For postgraduate study
- Open to your course
4 yearsDuration
£28,600Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Offered by University of Exeter, the PhD Nursing Science provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Devon, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. As a Postgraduate student in the Department of Health and Care Professions, you will be part of a thriving research community that is committed to developing health and social care professionals at all stages of their career across clinical practice and research. Our high-quality research excellence is supported through interdisciplinary and international collaborations. In all aspects of our research, our projects are underpinned with public and patient involvement. International tuition fees are £28,600 per year, home/UK fees are £5,006 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 76% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Advanced Research Methods in Health Sciences
Evidence Synthesis and Systematic Review Methodology
Health Technologies and Digital Innovation in Care
Mental Health Policy and Implementation Research
Ageing and Long-term Conditions: Evidence and Practice
Professional Education and Workforce Development
Public and Patient Involvement in Research Design
Doctoral Research Project and Thesis
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:1 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£28,600
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£114,400
Home Student Fee
£5,006
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Exeter
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,500 | £28,500 | £33,000 |
| 3 years | £25,000 | £33,000 | £39,500 |
| 5 years | £31,000 | £39,000 | £46,500 |
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
25%Working
45%Studying
10%Work & Study
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data
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About University of Exeter
University of Exeter offers Nursing Science as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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