The PhD Nursing Studies programme is an advanced postgraduate research degree for students wishing to conduct in-depth independent research on an area to contribute to nursing knowledge and evidence. It offers the student a chance to make a significant contribution to knowledge in nursing. Name PhD Nursing Studies Start Date September and January Mode of Study 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time Programme Director Catherine Clarissa Please check the postgraduate Degree Finder to see the specific entry requirements, start date and application deadlines. Apply Now How do I apply? Before you apply for any of our postgraduate programmes, you should check that you meet the entry requirements and you should have all your supporting documents ready.You will need:Undergraduate degree certificate and transcript (and your MSc degree certificate and transcript should this be required) Research proposal based on the criteria for the programme you are applying for – you must use the form template below for your proposal, otherwise it will not be considered Research proposal formResearch proposal guidanceTwo references – some programmes require one of your references to be from your most recent academic institution, please check the degree finder for more information on your specific programmeEvidence of English language competency, regardless of your nationality or country of residence. This is not required by the application deadline, however it must be submitted before an unconditional offer can be made. To find out more about our English language entry requirements, please visit the programme's Degree Finder page.We strongly recommend that you contact your potential supervisor(s) before applying If you are applying for the PhD by Distance you must also submit the PhD by Distance application form PhD by Distance application form The School of Health in Social Science operates a gathered field approach to our postgraduate research applications. This means that all complete applications which meet our minimum entry requirements will be held until the next deadline, at which point applications received will be considered on a competitive basis by our subject area specific academic review panels. We will be running two gathered fields for new applications so please take note of these dates:First deadline: Monday 11 November 2024 11:59pm (GMT). Outcome notifications for applications received by this date will be issued mid-January 2025. Applications submitted after this deadline will be held until the second deadline.Second deadline: Monday 21 April 2025, 11.59pm (GMT). Outcome notifications for applications received by this date will be issued mid-June 2025. Applications submitted after this deadline will not be reviewed.If you are planning to apply for the University’s funding opportunities, you must apply before the first deadline in November. Why choose this programme? The PhD programme offers the possibility to work with and be supervised by a range of academics across many areas of Nursing Studies, who have international reputations and outstanding publications in their areas of expertise. Our programme is undertaken over three years full-time or six years part-time. Supervisor Specialties: Workforce Development Research Interests Professor Aisha HollowayGlobal Nursing WorkforcePolicy development, policy influence, Human Resources for Health, early career development, practice, regulation, legislation, attraction, retentionLeadership development, political leadership, workforce pay negotiationsTrials, Qualitative, Mixed Methods, Process EvaluationsDr Catherine ClarissaGlobal Nursing WorkforceNursing Mental Health and WellbeingLeadership developement in early career nursingProfessor Tonks FawcettClinical decision makingDr Elaine Haycock-StuartEducation of workforcePrimary care community-leadership and workforceDr Marti BalaamWorkforce Wellbeing: self compassion, burnoutRepresentations of nurses in the media, gender, sociologyQualitative methods, social constructionism, hermeneuticsDr Lissette AvilesGlobal nursing workforceNursing emotion management and wellbeingEvidence-based nursing education in practiceDr Jenni TocherInterdisciplinary simulated learningDr Sarah RhynasStudent nurse educationTransition to newly qualified nursing rolesSkills acquisition and simulation in curricular developmentCoaching approaches in nurse educationCreative approaches to nurse educationDr Susanne KeanWorkforce: nurses in critical care issues Acute Critical Trajectories to Recovery and Rehabilitation Experience Research Interests Professor Tonks FawcettCancer care issuesPainDr Lissette AvilesStroke and acquired brain injury rehabilitation's experiencesExperiences of organ donation and transplantationFamily and person-centred care in critical care and practiceDeath and dying in critical care contextsDr Susanne KeanPerson and family centered care (PFCC) in critical careRecovery and/or survivorship after critical illness Experiences of families and patients with acute and/or chronic critical illnessIntervention studies in critical careDr Catherine ClarissaPost-stroke rehabilitation for young adultsMultidisciplinary team in critical carePatient experience of intensive careDr Jenni TocherLiver, renal and/or pancreatic surgeryNurses experiences of approaching relatives for organ donationPain in critical careDr Colin ChandlerNeurorehabilitation Global Public Health Research InterestsProfessor Aisha HollowayGlobal Public Health: LMICs, Alcohol, NCDs, Development, Implementation and Evaluation of Complex Health InterventionsDr Elaine Haycock-StuartBreastfeedingMaternal healthChildhood injuryDr Divya SivaramakrishnanIntervention development and evaluationPhysical activity and sedentary behaviourHealthy ageingDr Glenna NightingaleEpidemiologyEvaluation of public health interventionsModelling Longitudinal health related dataDr Andrew James WilliamsChild and adolescent health and rightsComplex systems and health (health creation)Dr Stephen MaldenChildhood obesityDr Sarah RhynasDementia and ageingDelirium, older peopleAlcohol related harm, homelessnessCreative research approaches Marginalisation and Health Research InterestsDr Richard LowrieMultimorbidityClinical trials of pragmatic interventionsSubstance misuse including technological innovations to prevent overdoseRespiratoryDr Stephen MaldenHomelessnessProf Sarah JohnsenHomelessness and inclusion healthDr Rosie StenhouseMental healthGlobal mental healthPower/discourse analysisSocial determinants of mental healthDr Leah MacadenAgeing Dementia including pedagogical approaches to workforce development, sensory impairments, dignityEnd of life careDr Sarah RhynasDementia care, ageingAlcohol related harm, homeless and marginalised groupsReaching marginalised populations with creative research approaches In the first year, students typically choose a number of optional taught postgraduate courses from within the School of Health in Social Science, or other Schools within the University, as appropriate to their research programme, and as agreed with their supervisor. Subsequent years of the PhD programme primarily focus on recruitment of study participants, data collection and analysis of the main research, which can then be written up and completed by the end of the third year. Current Student Research Claudia ColladoAdvance Care Planning (ACP) in Chile: Towards the construction of a model from the nursing care.Christopher SweeneyUnderstanding how new parents respond to childhood illness and use urgent care services within NHS Scotland.Daniela PeruccaTeaching sustainability: How sustainability education could empower nurses’ capacity to integrate sustainability in nursing careEsra SinaryPerceptions of females with cardiac disease regarding cardiac rehabilitation in Saudi Arabia: a qualitative studyFebriana SabrianDeveloping a model for primary health care nursing practice in IndonesiaHadham Al RawahiExperience of young Omani women and their caregivers after mastectomy for breast cancer.Huda Alamri Exploring the Methods of Teaching Fundamentals of Nursing in Saudi Arabia.Huimin ChongRegional difference of Chinese parental acceptance of the HPV vaccineKurnia Putri YuliandariRandomised Controlled Trial to Determine the Efficacy of Smartphone-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to Control Chronic Pain, Improve Coping and Quality of Life in Paediatric with Sickle Cell Disease at King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital in Jeddah.Lian ZhuA Realist Evaluation of ICU Diaries: What Works For Whom in Which CircumstancesLouise JohnstonAn exploration of Adult and Mental Health student nurses’ articulation journey from Further Education to Higher Education, Graduation and Employment via an Extended Practice Learning Experience (EPLE) transitional module.Man Sao LoThe eSexual Health Literage in Macau Adolescents: A Mixed Methods StudyMengying ZhangDevelopment of a mobile application tosupport the self-management of lung cancer patientsPaichit AmsriLife experiences in the sex work industry in Pattaya: the migrants ’perspectiveYin WangTo Explore the Experience of Registered Nurses and Nursing Students of Caring for People Living with HIV/Aids in ChinaYuet Man LaiExplore Hong Kong educated nurses’ motivation and experience of transitioning into the United Kingdom’s healthcare environmentTanawan PitakkochakornMental health among children with long-term conditions: A qualitative study This programme is an advanced research degree enabling students to conduct in-depth independent research on a topic of their choice, thereby contributing to the knowledge and evidence base for nursing worldwide. Our current and past students have contributed to a range of research areas within nursing and healthcare more broadly. A vibrant and inclusive research environment The University of Edinburgh is a world-leader in research and innovation and an international centre of academic excellence. Students on this programme will become part of an active and diverse research community in the School of Health in Social Science and will have access to the wide-range of learning environments and outstanding resources that the University has to offer. Our postgraduate researchers work in close proximity to each other, enabling them to pool their expertise and knowledge to tackle complex challenges and push the boundaries of discovery. Students will be encouraged to engage with a wide range of seminars, talks, and events, and often have the opportunity to present their own research at national and international conferences. Our student-led postgraduate research blog provides a snapshot of the activities and events our PGR students organise and are involved in. Find out more about ongoing research in our School Our main areas of research activity and development in Nursing Studies currently relate to the themes of experience of health and illness, and organisation and policy for person-centred care. We have expertise in a range of qualitative and quantitative and mixed methods research approaches.An important aspect of our work concerns knowledge transfer and effective engagement with NHS, social care and lay organisations. The School of Health in Social Science continues to develop a programme of work in collaboration with service providers. Nursing Studies welcomes the opportunity to develop Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, focusing on service re-design and an organisation of care delivery that would meet the demands of the modernising agenda. The latter has implications for workforce planning, CPD and the production of the new health care workforce. Join our extraordinary Nursing Community Nursing offers a profound sense of purpose and fulfillment as it involves caring for and making a positive difference in the lives of others. We are one of the top ten universities in the UK to offer Nursing, and our students' experience is second to none. Find out what it's like to join our close-knit community of international students and staff at the University of Edinburgh. Find out more about our Nursing Community Funding Opportunities The School of Health in Social Science offers several fully funded MScR and PhD studentships each year. A variety of scholarships are available, which vary from full scholarships covering tuition fees and a stipend to cover living expenses, to partial scholarships. Find out more about our scholarships and funding opportunities Beyond the programme The PhD Nursing Studies offers many opportunities. For instance, graduates who complete a PhD in nursing have gone on to obtain roles as a Director or leader in a variety of healthcare organizations, where they may supervise nursing research or projects. This can also include working for the government, where they may get an opportunity to influence healthcare policy and practice.
