What will I learn?

Our MPhil in Nursing Studies offers you a unique opportunity to undertake research into the principles and practice of nursing. You will be offered opportunities to access our master鈥檚 level research methods modules to provide a sound foundation of specific research knowledge and skills. In addition, you will have access to the University鈥檚 Proficio research training scheme which allows you to choose training programmes that meet the requirements of your own research topics and methodologies.

This MPhil is offered on a 2 year full-time or 4-year part-time basis, plus up to one year of completion. Some people choose to do an MPhil before applying to undertake a PhD to develop their research skills and knowledge and to demonstrate their self-discipline and time management skills to potential supervisors or funders.

Why we're great.

Our School of Health and Social Care offers a multidisciplinary environment with an excellent reputation for research and teaching.
Our staff are multi-professional, and include clinically qualified lecturers, sociologists and social policy and management specialists.
Our staff work with local NHS Trusts and other local agencies, which enhances our grasp of the contemporary links between academic research, the major issues of the day and practice.

Your future

Our Graduates have gone on to take up posts in both clinical and management positions in Trusts, hospitals, and care organisations as well as in local and county councils.

Which department am I in?

Health and Social Care

Study options

Full Time (2 years)

Tuition fees

拢18,750.00 (US$ 24,214) per year

Fees will increase for each academic year of study.

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Colchester Campus

University of Essex,

Wivenhoe Park,

Colchester,

Essex,

CO4 3SQ, CENTRAL ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For international students

You will need a Masters degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline such as a health science or a social science. Alternatively you will need to evidence advanced research skills developed through an alternative route. A well developed research proposal is also essential. If English is not your first language, then we will require you to have IELTS 6.5 overall or equivalent, TOEFL IBT 88 overall with minimum component scores: listening 17, reading 18, writing 17, and speaking 20.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.