Nursing

The Nursing degree at University of Birmingham is preparing the nurse leaders of tomorrow with the skills and expertise necessary to advance the science and practice of nursing, with the aim of improving patient-centred care in a constantly changing healthcare environment.

Within the Nursing degree at University of Birmingham , you will work alongside leading researchers to produce research that advances nursing science and contributes to the advancement of high quality evidence-based care.

Career opportunities

A PhD is the highest level of academic achievement available and vital for the continued professional development of scientists.

Completing a PhD at Birmingham will extend your knowledge base in your chosen subject, as well as enhancing your problem solving and analytical, communication and teaching, and leadership and management skills – all of which are valued across the academic and private sectors. It’ll also provide you with the opportunity to develop your network of peers, collaborators and colleagues to support your onward career.

As a postgraduate research student, your development will be supported in a variety of ways.

• Supervision – you’ll benefit from support and guidance from a supervisor related to your research area.

• Research support – access to dedicated write up rooms, libraries, and computer facilities.

• Publishing works – build your reputation and make your research public, by working with your supervisors to publish articles.