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Doctorate in Nursing

Universidade de Coimbra

Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal•QS 2027 #342 =

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Universidade de Coimbra offers Doctorate in Nursing, a doctorate in Medicine & Health programme in Coimbra, Portugal. The programme runs for 4 years. It carries 240.0 credits.

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate
Field: Medicine & Health
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240.0

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Last checked October 2026 · Source: apps.uc.pt ·

Program details

Overview

The doctorate in nursing aims to provide advanced training that develops high-level competences in producing and translating nursing knowledge. Research must address the ontology, epistemology and methodology of nursing and align with the priority research topics set by the research unit UICISA:E and its structuring projects. The programme combines one year of compulsory and elective coursework worth 60 ECTS with three years of thesis work worth 180 ECTS. The award is a doctorate in nursing.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Licenciatura in nursing or equivalent, holding a master's degree in nursing or equivalent; or a relevant school or scientific record recognised by the programme scientific committee.

About Universidade de Coimbra

“Insignia Universitatis Conimbrigensis”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1290
Students: 25,662
QS rank: #342 =
Programs: 167
Location: Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Doctorate in Nursing award?

Universidade de Coimbra awards a Doctorate in the field of Medicine & Health on completion of this programme.

How long does Doctorate in Nursing take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

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