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Full time
4 years
SEP-25
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Midwifery
Research
Overview
Our PhD in Midwifery allows you to delve deep into the theory and research of why we do the things we do as midwives. Studying for a PhD with us will allow you time to explore the questions you want to ask that are relevant to your service, to your mums and babies.
At the College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare we have a wide range of expertise in research and the education of nurses. We have formed local, national, and international multi-professional collaborative research and teaching networks with a variety of agencies, institutions, professional organisations, and healthcare providers.
We invite applications for doctoral research in various topic areas, our areas of expertise are:
Career
As a PhD Graduate in Midwifery, you will have several pathways you can pursue in your postdoctoral career. Several new graduates choose to continue with their research and apply for postdoctoral research positions.
Another popular option is to return to midwifery and bring your research expertise to your next post. A third pathway is to move into education, using your research expertise and practical experience, build and inform the next generation of midwives.
For this course (per year)
£3,995
For this course (per year)
£14,750
The minimum entry requirements for a research degree are a good first degree (First Class or Upper Second Class), or equivalent qualification in a relevant field, a masters degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience.
The University of West London (UWL) is known as the ‘career university’ due its exceptionally high graduate employment rate and close connections with top industry employers. It has been ranked the city’s best modern non-specialist university (Complete University Guide, 2025), and is number one in London for student satisfaction (National Student Survey, 2024). Curricula incorporate both theoretical knowledge and practical learning...more
Part time | 4 years | SEP-25