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:

• patient safety and infection
• mental health
• midwifery and family health
• learning disability
• healthcare management and service improvement

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.