The Doctoral Programme in Nursing Sciences at the University of Porto, published by Deliberation no. 3085/2009, in the Diário da República, 2nd series, no. 218, of 10 November 2009, follows on from the Doctoral Programme in Nursing Sciences, approved by Resolution no. 6/SC/2001, of 16 March, of the University of Porto, published by Resolution no. 75/2001 (2nd series, in the Diário da República, 2nd series, no. 155, of 6 July 2001. º 6/SC/2001, of 16 March by the University of Porto, published by Resolution no. 75/2001 (2nd series), in the Diário da República, 2nd series, no. 155, of 6 July 2001, thus providing nursing professionals with appropriate professional and scientific qualifications, namely those set out in DR no. 74/2006 of 24 March.
This programme is the result of a partnership between ICBAS UP and ESEP and is governed by a Protocol between the two institutions.
The object of study is nursing, which needs to be specified, strengthened and delimited, so the doctoral programme in nursing will have an essential scientific component, given that it is essential for doctoral students to recontextualise their knowledge and expertise in order to play a relevant role in multidisciplinary health teams, both in terms of the design and practice of nursing care, research and teaching.
The programme aims to analyse health problems and identify the elements that characterise nursing care, focusing on the mobilisation and recontextualisation of nursing knowledge. It also aims to develop skills in the construction of nursing as a scientific discipline, promoting the interconnection of research and care practices, with the aim of fostering healthy transitions (developmental, situational, health/illness and organisational) and accompanying individuals or groups in the face of adaptive strategies caused by illness and other life processes.

Among other requirements, the inclusion of at least 1 (one) original article (full length paper) published or accepted for publication in an indexed international journal (SCI), whose 1st author is a doctoral student.

Objectives

Specific objectives:The specific objectives for the doctoral student's training are aimed at meeting the requirements of the legislation in force for the award of the Doctorate degree, integrated as follows: a) To develop the ability to understand and systematise in a scientific field of specialisation in nursing sciences; b) To acquire scientific-technical skills and research methodology in nursing sciences; c) To promote the ability to design, adapt and carry out high-quality research in nursing sciences, based on ethical values and academic integrity; d) To ensure that the doctoral student's work is widely disseminated and internationally recognised, especially through publications in reference and indexed forums; e) Developing critical analysis, as well as the evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas; f) Promoting the ability and willingness to communicate with peers, the rest of the academic community and society in general about the area in which one specialises; g) Fostering the integration of the individual into a knowledge-based society, providing the trainee with increased skills to help promote progress in various contexts.

Information

Access qualifications:
Holders of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or legal equivalent, with a particularly relevant academic, scientific or professional curriculum that is recognised as attesting to their ability to complete this cycle of studies by the Programme's Scientific Committee.
Holders of a Master's degree or legal equivalent.
Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum that is recognised as attesting to their ability to complete this cycle of studies by the Programme's Scientific Committee.

Among other requirements, an absolute condition for the submission and public defence of the Thesis is the inclusion in it of a minimum of 1 original article (full length paper) in which the doctoral student is the 1st author, accepted or already published in an international journal of the speciality.

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International student
Students covered by the International Student Statute *(Approved by Decree-Law 62/2018 of 06 August) – document available only in Portuguese.

*International student, find all the answers you need to study at the University of Porto, at the following links: 
International Students - Frequently Asked Questions
Regulations for the Application of the International Student Statute of the University of Porto
Special Contests for Admission to Higher Education
General Regulations for Cycle of Studies

OPEN COMPETITION 2024/2025
Deadlines and criteria (PT/EN)
3 phase: n/a

Contacts

Any matter related to the doctoral program should be sent to the following e-mail address:
ciencias_enfer@icbas.up.pt

Academic Subjects:
Helena Martins
E-mail: posgrad@icbas.up.pt
Tel: 220 428 006

Secretariat of the Direction of the Study Cycle
Ana Paula de Lima Pereira 

Horário de Atendimento:
10h:00 - 12h:00
14h:00 - 15h:30

General information

Study Plan

Certificates

Predominant Scientific Areas

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