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We have 189 Nursing & Health PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Nursing & Health PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 189 Nursing & Health PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Embarking on a PhD in Nursing and Health invites candidates onto a journey of discovery and innovation at the intersection of clinical practice and healthcare research. These advanced degrees offer a unique platform for students to explore critical issues within nursing, public health, healthcare policy, and patient care outcomes.
Through PhDs in Nursing and Health, candidates have the opportunity to develop and implement research projects that aim to address pressing healthcare challenges, improve patient experiences, enhance healthcare delivery systems, and influence health policy. This path is not merely an academic pursuit; it’s a deeply impactful commitment to advancing the science of nursing and health, contributing to the creation of more efficient, equitable, and compassionate healthcare systems worldwide.
Why complete a PhD in Nursing and Health?
A PhD in Nursing and Health equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute significantly to the fields of nursing and healthcare. These programmes encourage candidates to engage with complex healthcare problems through rigorous research and analytical methods.
By focusing on areas such as health promotion, disease prevention, healthcare technology, and effective management of chronic conditions, researchers can drive forward innovations that have a direct impact on patient care and health outcomes. This level of academic enquiry not only enhances the academic foundation of nursing and health sciences but also bridges the gap between research and practical application, leading to evidence-based improvements in healthcare practices.
In terms of employment, earning a PhD in Nursing and Health opens up a broad spectrum of career opportunities beyond traditional nursing roles. Graduates are prepared to take on leadership positions in healthcare administration, where they can influence policy and decision-making. In academia, they contribute to the development of future nurses and healthcare professionals through teaching and mentorship, while also advancing research in the field.
The expertise gained through these programmes is also invaluable in consultancy roles, advising on healthcare strategies for public and private sector organisations. In addition, the comprehensive research skills and in-depth understanding of healthcare systems make PhD holders attractive to non-governmental organisations and global health bodies, where they can contribute to international health initiatives and policy development.
Understanding the complex place-based factors associated with the spread of COVID-19 infection amongst populations in the UK
Project Information. This project will address the important challenge of understanding the complex place-based factors associated with the spread of COVID-19 infection amongst populations in the UK, using high quality, contemporaneous statistics. Read more
Visual system vulnerability in dementia: from detection to determinants
Qualification Type: Fully-funded PhD (Co-funded by EPSRC and National Brain Appeal). Location: London. Funding for: tuition fees at the home rate & stipend (currently £22,780/year). Read more
Evaluating the food and nutrition provision in palliative and end-of-life care in London
Palliative and end-of-life care (PEoLC) is part of the human right to health. It should be a sustainable, high quality and accessible system that is integrated into primary care, community and home-based care. Read more
‘Skinny jabs’, surgery and stigma: Linguistic representations of medical weight loss treatments in the news
Department. College of Business and Social Sciences. Contract Type. Fixed Term. Basis. Full Time. Closing Date. Thursday 24th April 2025 23.59 (UK time). Read more
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The School of Social Policy and Society is offering funding for doctoral research to develop scalable interventions in surgery. The studentship will involve methodological development to explore how we can evaluate multiple evidence-based interventions at scale to improve outcomes for surgical patients. Read more
Sheffield Hallam University - Psychology Demonstratorships: Neural Basis of Loneliness and Belonginess
Applications are invited for Psychology Demonstratorships in the Institute of Social Sciences, commencing October 2025. The demonstratorship scholarship scheme aims to develop highly skilled postgraduate researchers. Read more
Sheffield Hallam University - Psychology Demonstratorships: Community Resilience to Extreme Weather Events and Mental Health
Applications are invited for Psychology Demonstratorships in the Institute of Social Sciences, commencing October 2025. The demonstratorship scholarship scheme aims to develop highly skilled postgraduate researchers. Read more
Sheffield Hallam University - Psychology Demonstratorships: Addressing inequalities amongst women who live in North Yorkshire
Applications are invited for Psychology Demonstratorships in the Institute of Social Sciences, commencing October 2025. The demonstratorship scholarship scheme aims to develop highly skilled postgraduate researchers. Read more
Digital readiness for health data management: implementation of Electronic Patient Records in the UK and Germany
Department. College of Business and Social Sciences. Contract Type. Fixed Term. Basis. Full Time. Closing Date. Thursday 24th April 2025 23.59 (UK time). Read more
Transforming Lives PhD scholarship: Effect of cryotherapy interventions on the recovery kinetics of elite Premier League football players at the School of Sport and Physical Activity
Applications are invited for a Transforming Lives PhD scholarship in collaboration with Sheffield Hallam University and Aston Villa Football Club. Read more
Transforming Lives Scholarship: Ultrasound workforce re-design: The impact of a new direct entry educational pathway on ultrasound services and workforce shortfalls in Health and Social Care commencing October 2025
Applications are invited for a Transforming Lives PhD scholarship in Health and Social Care commencing 1st October, 2025 (negotiable depending on circumstances). Read more
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Digital Healthcare: Fully Funded DHCW PhD: Innovation in the NHS: A Longitudinal Study of Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) Introduction in Wales
Funding provider: Welsh Gov. via Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) – part of NHS Wales . Subject areas: Digital Healthcare, Business and Service Change, Technology Deployment, Digital Medicines Transformation . Read more
Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD scholarship in the School of Health and Social Care: The use of mobile technology to advance care pathways for joint replacement surgery. , at Sheffield Hallam University, commencing 1 October 2025
The scholarship is for 3.5 years full-time study and covers home PhD fees, currently £4,786, pays an annual stipend at the standard Sheffield Hallam PhD stipend rate (this is aligned with the net Real Living Wage and the current rate for academic year 2024/25 is £20,974 per annum). Read more
Psychology: Fully Funded PhD Studentship in closing the gap in access to fresh food produce to improve the mental health of food bank service users
Funding provider: Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science. Subject areas: Psychology, Nutrition, Population and Public Health. Read more
Impact of “blue space” as a working condition on the health and wellbeing of offshore windfarm workers
This PhD scholarship is offered by the EPSRC CDT in Offshore Wind Energy Sustainability and Resilience, a partnership between the Universities of Durham, Hull, Loughborough and Sheffield. Read more