Dublin,
Ireland
Type
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Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems in Belfield Ireland | University College Dublin
University College Dublin
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Belfield Ireland
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
15,440
(c. USD17,840.3)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program provides a structured approach to advanced research training, enabling students to conduct in-depth investigations into specialized subjects while advancing knowledge in their discipline.
UCD's structured Ph.D. program:
maintains the core Ph.D. components of original research, knowledge creation, scholarly dissemination, and fostering academic independence
creates an environment for profound scholarly exploration, cultivating the analytical abilities and critical thinking required for academic research and scholarly work
allows candidates to present their final dissertation as either a traditional monograph or a collection of published articles (Ph.D. by publication)
Students may pursue the UCD structured Ph.D. either full-time or part-time. Full-time candidates typically complete the program in 9-12 trimesters (3-4 years), while part-time students require 15-18 trimesters (5-6 years). Each participant receives guidance from at least one faculty supervisor, with additional support from a dedicated research advisory panel.
Program Start Dates: January, May or September
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants seeking admission to a course of study and research leading to a PhD or research masters degree must fulfil of the following criteria
The candidate has obtained a minimum of an upper second class degree or equivalent in a relevant honours Bachelors degree
The candidate has obtained a relevant masters degree
In certain circumstances the candidate has demonstrated other evidence of academic standing andor relevant professional experience as satisfies the Governing Board of their suitability for admission to the degree programme These criteria are considered nonstandard admission requirements
IELTS - An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band.
TOEFL IBT - iBT 90 no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section in the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL.
The candidate has obtained a minimum of an upper second class degree or equivalent in a relevant honours Bachelors degree
The candidate has obtained a relevant masters degree
In certain circumstances the candidate has demonstrated other evidence of academic standing andor relevant professional experience as satisfies the Governing Board of their suitability for admission to the degree programme These criteria are considered nonstandard admission requirements
IELTS - An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band.
TOEFL IBT - iBT 90 no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section in the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL.
Tuition
EUR
15,440