Midwifery (4 Years) PhD is an undergraduate degree at University of Manchester, based in Manchester, taught full-time over 36 months.
About this course
This postgraduate research programme in midwifery gives you 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.
4-year PhD (full time and full time distance learning options only)
This is a four year PhD programme for students who:
- have not previously studied research methods
- have studied research methods but not in the UK
- have limited English language skills
- have not completed a master's degree.
In this programme, the first year is a foundation year designed to prepare you for the following PhD programme.
This will include completing taught research methods units from our MRes in Health & Social Care , developing a research proposal with your supervision team and English language tuition (if English is not your first language).
We also offer a standard three year PhD programme (as well as MPhil ) for students who do not require the foundation year.
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Duration: 36 Months
Qualification: PhD
Location: Manchester
Duration: 36 Months
Qualification: PhD
Location: Manchester
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 36 Months
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Manchester
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Midwifery
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ