Nursing and Midwifery

Entry requirements

For MPhil

• First or Upper Second Class Honours Degree or an approved equivalent award

or

• Research or professional experience which has resulted in appropriate evidence of achievement

For PhD

• Postgraduate Masters Degree in a discipline which is appropriate to the proposed programme of study

or

• First or Upper Second Class Honours Degree or equivalent award in an appropriate discipline

or

• Research or professional experience at postgraduate level which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of achievement

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

We welcome applications to undertake research towards MPhil and PhD degrees in Nursing and Midwifery.

Key insights into a research degree in Nursing and Midwifery

• A diverse postgraduate and wider research community committed to improving patient experiences through patient centred and practitioner focused research
• Strong and international links with research institutions and organisations
• Supportive and inclusive learning and research training environment
• Dedicated, state of the art research and training facilities at our St John’s and Riverside campuses
• Supervisors involved in cutting-edge research and consultancy in their field
• Tailored supervision and support through the Researcher Development Programme (RDP)

The school leads innovative teaching and learning research to inform and impact student learning in their educational journey. This also includes collaborations with a range of practice partners in developing skill acquisition, inter-professional simulation, and practice learning, across nursing and midwifery. Researchers within the school are committed to making a difference in real terms, with improvement to patient care being the ultimate goal.

Careers

An MPhil and a PhD in Nursing and Midwifery will give you the skills and knowledge that equip you for a diverse range of opportunities and a wide range of careers. Depending on your research focus, you might become a:

• Consultant or leader in healthcare settings

Information for international students

International applicants will be required to demonstrate that they have the appropriate level of written and spoken English.

For MPhil/PhD this is an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum score of 6.0 in every component.