PhD Midwifery (4 years) at University of Manchester

Tackle real-world challenges in midwifery and improve pregnancy and birth experiences worldwide. Explore key issues in maternity care, perinatal mental health, and health inequalities through a structured four-year programme with integrated training. Join research groups in the Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work such as the Maternal and Fetal Health Research Centre and the Perinatal Mental Health and Parenting Research Unit , to advance maternal and neonatal care through applied research.

Faculty: Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health  |  Duration: 48 Months  |  Study mode: full-time (in person or distance learning)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This postgraduate research programme in midwiferygives you the opportunity to work with internationally renowned scholars engaged on an innovative research project that will make a difference in people's lives and in health and social care. We particularly welcome students from all health and social care disciplines who have an interest in exploring related subject areas. 4-year PhD (full time and full time distance learning options only) This is a four year PhD programme for students who: have not previously studied research methods have studied research methods but not in the UK have limited English language skills have not completed a master's degree.

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