Professional Doctorate in Midwifery
Oxford Brookes University
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OverviewThe Professional Doctorate in Midwifery (DMid) is a part-time doctoral programme that will enable you to study whilst continuing in your current midwifery practice role. The programme aims to nurture independent, critically reflective and competent researchers who are equipped to lead and develop Midwifery research, either independently or as part of a team.The DMid will provide you with the opportunity to:develop research skills and knowledgeexperience our world class research ...Read more

Overview

The Professional Doctorate in Midwifery (DMid) is a part-time doctoral programme that will enable you to study whilst continuing in your current midwifery practice role. The programme aims to nurture independent, critically reflective and competent researchers who are equipped to lead and develop Midwifery research, either independently or as part of a team.

The DMid will provide you with the opportunity to:

  • develop research skills and knowledge
  • experience our world class research institute OxINMAHR
  • study midwifery theory and practice with a cohort of like-minded individuals
  • develop research skills in order to carry out doctoral level research
  • research specific issues of professional relevance and concern in depth
  • develop a strong research-practitioner community
  • study the methodologies of healthcare research.

It culminates in a research project that is focused on practice and makes a new contribution to midwifery knowledge. It offers a vehicle to launch and develop clinical academic careers.

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Entry requirements

An Upper Second or First Class Honours Degree from a UK or overseas recognised institution and/or relevant Postgraduate study. Must be currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council in the UK or equivalent registration within their residing country. Must have a minimum of three years post-qualification / registration experience. APL will only be considered for students who have graduated previously with an MPhil or MRes degree with a relevant health care focus. The students will gain entry into the programme at the level 8 stage.

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£4,300 per year

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Oxford Brookes University
Oxford Brookes University , Oxford

Based in the historic student city of Oxford, Oxford Brookes is one of the UK’s leading modern universities....

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Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0BP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Oxford  1.3 miles away

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