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Higher degrees in nursing: traditional research PhD or professional doctorate?

Author(s) -

Sharon Rees,

Karen Ousey,

Kenneth Koo,

Naseer Ahmad,

Frank L. Bowling

Publication year - 2019

Publication title -

british journal of nursing

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.269

H-Index - 48

eISSN - 2052-2819

pISSN - 0966-0461

DOI - 10.12968/bjon.2019.28.14.940

Subject(s) - wish , medical education , nursing , medicine , doctoral studies , psychology , sociology , pedagogy , anthropology

Doctoral-level study is increasingly popular for clinicians who wish to advance their clinical, research and academic career pathways. A range of alternatives to the traditional PhD are now well-established. This article aims to outline the different approaches and discuss some advantages and drawbacks of doctoral-level postgraduate study. By comparing the various doctoral programmes, the authors seek to clarify the issues for clinicians who may wish to embark on a future doctorate. Primary clinical or medical degrees are not discussed.

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