Program Overview

Nursing Science

Overview

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.

Research themes:

• Health technologies and artificial intelligence
• Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Education and professional practice
• Aging and long-term conditions

Supervision

You can expect:

• High-quality research supervision to develop and nurture your potential
• A tailored supervision approach to help best suit your requirements
• Accessible supervisors who are enthusiastic about working directly with postgraduate research students
• Regular timetabled meetings with your supervisor
• 'Open door' policy to all postgraduate students - instant access to world-leading researchers who will share their expertise and ideas with you
• Regular meetings with your supervisory team, other members of your research group, and mentors

Supervisors

• Prof Richard Kyle | Director of Nursing and a Professor of Interprofessional Education | Nursing education, public health and nurses’ health and wellbeing.
• Dr Holly Sugg | Lecturer (Education and Research) | Mental Health Services
• Dr Joel Faronbi | Lecturer | Ageing, chronic illness and quality of life
• Dr Marie Clancy | Senior Lecture | Child health inequalities, migration and improving the sensitivity of cross-cultural communication, palliative and bereavement care for neonates, children, young people and their families.

Entry requirements

Applicants will typically hold (or be expected to attain) a 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent), or an MSc in a related subject.

They would normally have a strong background in the field of study at undergraduate level or an MSc in a related subject that would underpin the knowledge required to conduct independent research as an MPhil/PhD student. This would usually require a good 2:1 BSc degree for UK students

English language requirements

International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2.

How to apply

• Pinpoint your PhD research area
• Investigate whether this area is available at Exeter
• Ensure that you meet our English language entry requirements (international students only)
• Approach your potential supervisor(s) and confirm that they are willing to support your application
• In consultation with your potential supervisor(s) construct and refine your PhD research proposal
• Apply online

Fees and funding

Tuition fees per year 2025/26

• Home: £4,950 full-time; £pro-rata part-time
• International: £28,600 full-time

For those studying for more than one year, our fees are expected to increase modestly in line with Consumer Price Inflation measured in December each year.

Current funding opportunities

• From Relaxation to Cognition: Mapping the Neurophysiology of GABAergic Modulation. PhD (Industry & University Funded) | UK tuition fees and an annual tax-free stipend of at least £20,780 per year
• University of Exeter Alumni Scholarship 2025/26 | 20% reduction in the first year tuition fee
• University of Exeter Class of 2025 Progression Scholarship | 20% reduction in the first year tuition fees

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