Study Midwifery PhD at University of West London in the UK, College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare

Midwifery PhD

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What will I learn?

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 particular areas of expertise are:patient safety and infectionmental healthmidwifery and family healthlearning disabilityhealthcare management and service improvement

Which department am I in?

College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£16,000.00 (US$ 20,663) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

University of West London - (UWL)

St Mary's Road,

Ealing,

Greater London,

W5 5RF, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£16,000.00 (US$ 20,663) per year
Accommodation (Canvas Wembley -Bronze En Suite Lower Level) - 202 (Per Week)

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

University of West London - (UWL)

St Mary's Road,

Ealing,

Greater London,

W5 5RF, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

The minimum entry requirements for a research degree are:

a good first degree (First Class or Upper Second Class), or equivalent qualification in a relevant field

a Masters Degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience.

We look for individuals with:

dedication to undertaking rigorous and meaningful research

enthusiasm for contributing to academic and creative practice

a genuine passion for their chosen subject area.

Applicants should also submit a well-considered and persuasive research proposal, clearly outlining their aims, context, and potential contribution to the field.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of West London

Known as the Career University, UWL is the best modern university in London (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2026)

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