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PhD in Nursing

The PhD in Nursing is a 4-year program that aims to provide advanced training in the production and translation of Nursing knowledge. The program is designed to develop high-level skills in research and professional practice, with a focus on the specific aspects of the ontology, epistemology, and methodology of the scientific area of Nursing.

General Objectives of the Course

The general objectives of the course are to:

• Generate relevant scientific contributions to the advancement of Nursing knowledge that support high-value interdisciplinary health care
• Critically analyze, assess, and synthesize new and complex ideas about the object of Nursing research and consequent methodological diversity
• Develop research on priority areas of Nursing research based on ethical principles and academic integrity
• Develop the capacity for leadership and integration in national and international networks, considering the specificity of the nurses’ role in multidisciplinary health teams
• Use methodologies of evidence synthesis and innovation implementation in clinical practice
• Disseminate research outcomes in scientific events and indexed publications and communicate with diverse audiences

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the PhD in Nursing are:

• Graduates in Nursing or equivalent
• Holders of a master’s degree or legal equivalent in Nursing or health-related areas of knowledge, or holders of an academic or scientific curriculum of particular relevance recognized by the Scientific Council of the Ph.D. in Nursing as attesting the ability to complete this cycle of studies

Professional Goals

The professional goals of the program are:

• University Teaching
• Research Science
• Professional Practice Qualified

Mode of Study

The mode of study for the PhD in Nursing is B-learning.

Teaching / Evaluation Language(s)

The teaching and evaluation languages for the program are Portuguese and English.

Examination Regulations, Assessment, and Grading

The evaluation criteria for each course will be established in advance by the Course Coordinator and made available to students. The evaluation will use a 0-20 range, with grades higher than 9 required to be approved in the course. The evaluation can be either continuous or based on a final exam. Typically, the final grade takes into account various aspects, such as scientific paper presentation and discussion, written tests, and presentation and discussion of grant proposals.

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

The learning objectives and intended skills for the program are:

• To generate relevant scientific contributions to the advancement of Nursing knowledge
• To critically analyze, assess, and synthesize new and complex ideas about the object of Nursing research
• To develop research on priority areas of Nursing research based on ethical principles and academic integrity
• To develop the capacity for leadership and integration in national and international networks
• To use methodologies of evidence synthesis and innovation implementation in clinical practice
• To disseminate research outcomes in scientific events and indexed publications and communicate with diverse audiences

Course Coordinator(s)

The course coordinator for the PhD in Nursing is João Luís Alves Apóstolo.

ECTS Departmental Coordinator(s)

The ECTS departmental coordinator for the program is Rosa Maria Santos Moreira.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applicants with an excellent scientific/academic curriculum may request the allocation of crediting for prior learning in accordance with the applicable regulations of the University of Coimbra.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

The qualification requirements and regulations for the program are governed by Decree-Law No. 74/2006, of March 24, in the current wording.

Graduation Requirements

The graduation requirements for the PhD in Nursing include one year of attendance of compulsory and optional curricular units, totaling 60 ECTS, and three years of development of a PhD thesis corresponding to 180 ECTS.

Access to Further Studies

The PhD in Nursing provides access to any level of studies that requires a PhD, namely Post-Doctoral studies.

Study Programme

The study programme for the PhD in Nursing includes a total of 240 ECTS credits, with a duration of 4 years.

Academic Year

The academic year for the program is divided into two semesters, with start and end dates to be determined.

Course Type

The course type for the PhD in Nursing is 3rd Cycle Studies.

DGES Code

The DGES code for the program is 5315.

Qualification Awarded

The qualification awarded for the PhD in Nursing is a PhD degree.

Duration

The duration of the PhD in Nursing is 4 years.

ECTS Credits

The total ECTS credits for the program are 240.

Annual Fee

The annual fee for the PhD in Nursing is 2500.

Accreditations

The PhD in Nursing is accredited by the Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior and the Direcção Geral de Ensino Superior, with registration number R/A-Cr 46/2022.