PhD/MPhil Midwifery at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Tackle real-world challenges in midwifery and advance maternity care through impactful research. Undertake independent research addressing maternal health, childbirth, or reproductive justice in diverse populations. Join a research group in the Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work and research centres such as the Maternal and Fetal Health Research Centre and the Perinatal Mental Health and Parenting Research Unit , focusing on advancing maternal and neonatal care through applied research.

Faculty: Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health | Duration: 3-4 years PhD, 1-2 years MPhil | Study mode: full-time (in person or distance learning) / part-time (in person or distance learning) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our PhD/MPhil Midwifery programme enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Midwifery. This postgraduate research programme in midwiferygives students the opportunity to work with internationally renowned scholars engaged in innovative research that will make a difference in people's lives and in health and social care.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We require: An honours degree (minimum Upper Second (2:1)) or the overseas equivalent in a relevant subject AND a very good MSc/MPhil/MRes degree from a recognised institution OR satisfactory work at postgraduate level (which must include some research training) undertaken for the equivalent of at least one year full-time. English language: IELTS or TOEFL tests. Please note IELTS and TOEFL are only valid for two years.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,500 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time); Low fee band Source

International applicants: GBP 27,000 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time); Standard fee band Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3-4 years PhD, 1-2 years MPhil

Apply through the official page: https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/study/research/projects-programmes-degrees/projects/?&keyword=midwifery

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