PhD Midwifery

University of Manchester

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. We particularly welcome students from all health and social care disciplines who have an interest in exploring related subject areas. 3-year PhD (FT, PT, FT Distance Learning, PT Distance Learning options) The PhD programme of study consists of: high-quality supervision by two members of staff with appropriate expertise to guide the PhD applicant throughout the study ensuring academic objectives are met and suitable training is provided; research and transferable skills training and support; taught course units in core research methods; independent study; an advisor to offer pastoral support. In addition to the support and guidance of the supervision team, students will have access to a comprehensive, tailored training programme. Students will meet with their supervisors during induction week (and the beginning of each subsequent year) to undertake a skills audit to identify their learning needs and devise an individualised training programme. A mandatory transferable skills unit is offeredthat includes: managing literature and searching; project management; research governance; involving patients and the public in research; ethics and academic writing. There is also the option of additional training in research methods, completing taught master's-level units.