Nursing (PhD, 3 Years) 36 months PHD Programme By University of Nicosia |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

15,120 EURTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

NursingMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The doctoral Program in Nursing is an accredited academic program that students are awarded the title Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing. The program offers the student advanced courses that will set foundations to continue with the implementation of their research in innovative topics throughout all the stages. Furthermore, they develop skills, to design, implement, compose and disseminate the research data, taken into account ethics and deontology.


The purpose of the Ph.D. in Nursing program is to prepare doctorate students to achieve advanced knowledge and skills using theory and knowledge from both the nursing and public health fields and prepared them for positions in management and administration of nursing practice and education. Over the course of the program students will have time to reflect upon the changing nature of Health Care, nationally and internationally, giving each participant time to critically analyze  and judge the context in which they provide care to patients. This course contributes towards the revision and the evaluation of Knowledge and appraisal skills of students to enhance action and decision making skills, providing a solid attainment of lifelong learning.


The program acknowledges the diversity of learning needs required by professionals working in health and social care.


Career Prospects


Graduates will be able to design and implement research studies in order to create new knowledge and information in the science of nursing to apply in nursing practice and improve the quality of nursing care. They will also be qualified for proper decision-making in their field of science to solve problems.


Graduates from the Doctorate of Nursing will be able to be employed as:


  • Leaders in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions of public and private sector
  • Self-employed professionals
  • Post-doctoral researchers
  • Academics in universities/colleges
  • Leaders in government and non-governmental organizations(NGO’s)


Access to Further Studies


Upon graduation, students would have obtained the highest academic title possible and can proceed to post-doctoral studies.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The doctoral Program in Nursing is an accredited academic program that students are awarded the title Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing. The program offers the student advanced courses that will set foundations to continue with the implementation of their research in innovative topics throughout all the stages. Furthermore, they develop skills, to design, implement, compose and disseminate the research data, taken into account ethics and deontology.


The purpose of the Ph.D. in Nursing program is to prepare doctorate students to achieve advanced knowledge and skills using theory and knowledge from both the nursing and public health fields and prepared them for positions in management and administration of nursing practice and education. Over the course of the program students will have time to reflect upon the changing nature of Health Care, nationally and internationally, giving each participant time to critically analyze  and judge the context in which they provide care to patients. This course contributes towards the revision and the evaluation of Knowledge and appraisal skills of students to enhance action and decision making skills, providing a solid attainment of lifelong learning.


The program acknowledges the diversity of learning needs required by professionals working in health and social care.


Career Prospects


Graduates will be able to design and implement research studies in order to create new knowledge and information in the science of nursing to apply in nursing practice and improve the quality of nursing care. They will also be qualified for proper decision-making in their field of science to solve problems.


Graduates from the Doctorate of Nursing will be able to be employed as:


  • Leaders in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions of public and private sector
  • Self-employed professionals
  • Post-doctoral researchers
  • Academics in universities/colleges
  • Leaders in government and non-governmental organizations(NGO’s)


Access to Further Studies


Upon graduation, students would have obtained the highest academic title possible and can proceed to post-doctoral studies.

Admission Requirements

550+
6.5+

Student admission requirements:


Doctoral positions for the PhD in Nursing program will be announced annually on specific thematic areas, based on the availability of supervising faculty from the program, the Department of Life and Health Sciences and the Medical School.


The requirements for admission to Doctoral Program in Nursing are:


  1. Master Degree (MSc) in Nursing or other Health Sciences
  2. Bachelor Degree (BSc) in Nursing or other Health Sciences
  3. Accredited  Apolyterion of Secondary Education
  4. Registered in the registrar of the profession they belong
  5. If first degree is not in English, candidates must prove their proficiency in English Language as determined by the Academic Policy of the University:


  • GCSE or IGCSE, O’ Level in English with lowest grade “C”,
  • Computer – based TOEFL 173 – 212 or 550
  • TOEFL Exam
  • IELTS 6.5


       6. Positive feed-back after the Interview

       7. Two (2) Letters of recommendation from academics

       8. Curriculum Vitae

       9. A research proposal (1000 – 2000 words) on the announced thematic area stating the research case, the purpose and objectives of the research, the research questions and the possible methodology.


Additional are taken into account:


  • The quality of the research proposal
  • Publications in scientific journals
  • Valuable scientific activities in originality or innovation


In case of prior study from another university, the student must submit the following for the transfer:


  • Certificate of analytical program from the university from which the student originates
  • Certificate from the University that the student has completed all the required procedures of the course
  • A recommendation from his/her main supervisor and approval for the transfer
  • All progress reports until then and the stage of the development of the research

3 Years
Feb
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
15,120 EUR
International
15,120 EUR

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