PhD Nursing & Midwifery at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

The PhD in Nursing and Midwifery places students in a doctoral research environment with three core research themes spanning lifespan health research: Maternal and Child Health, Chronic Illness and Palliative Care, and Education and Practice. The School's strength is health innovation through co-design and rigorous evaluation of healthcare interventions with policymakers, practice partners, patients and carers.

Department: School of Nursing and Midwifery | Intake: 2027/28 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students undertake supervised doctoral research, either on their own proposal or on an advertised project, and can take part in masterclasses, seminars, qualitative and quantitative postgraduate taught modules and an annual doctoral conference.

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Entry requirements

Normally an Upper Second Class (2.1) Honours degree from a UK or ROI higher education provider, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Candidates apply with their own proposal or to an advertised project by uploading a PDF cover letter of 600 to 900 words detailing their interests and experience related to the project. All applicants undergo an interview. International applicants need an IELTS score of 6.5 with no component below 6.0 (taken within the last 2 years), or an equivalent qualification.

International applicants: GBP 23,600 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other fee; excludes Research Support Costs of £1,000 per annum over three years and any bench fees Source

Intake: September 2027

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