Nursing

Entry requirements

For MPhil

First or Upper Second Class Honours Degree or an approved equivalent award
or
Research or professional experience which has resulted in appropriate evidence of achievement

For PhD

Postgraduate Masters Degree in a discipline which is appropriate to the proposed programme of study
or
First or Upper Second Class Honours Degree or equivalent award in an appropriate discipline
or
Research or professional experience at postgraduate level which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of achievement

Learn more via the course page.

Months of entry

January, October

Course content

We welcome applications to undertake research towards MPhil and PhD degrees in Nursing.

Research at Worcester has grown significantly in the last 10 years as the University itself has expanded. As a research student you will join a vibrant student community in our Research School and become part of our dynamic research environment.

Three Counties School of Nursing and Midwifery

The Three Counties School of Nursing and Midwifery has a strong mix of academics with a high degree of professional and personal experience, enabling you to get the most out of your programme.

Supervision areas

Our staff have expertise in patient experience, nursing ethics, sexual health, children, young people and families, mental health nursing, interprofessional simulation, values-based practice, end of life and palliative care, international nursing, and acute and emergency nursing.

Resources

Access to the University of Worcester’s virtual resources and its state-of-the-art library facilities. The Nursing team at Worcester have an excellent range of resources available to support your learning and your research project. The School of Nursing and Midwifery has a state-of-the-art clinical skills and simulation centre that is staffed by three dedicated clinical skills technicians. Simulation suites include hospital, therapy and home environments that are designed to mimic real life settings so that students can practice in realistic healthcare surroundings. The simulation suites are fitted with video recording equipment which is controlled from a central control room.