MSc by Research (School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedic Practice)
Robert Gordon University

UK

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About this course

What will I learn?

RGU is committed to high quality, interdisciplinary, and internationally recognised research that impacts real-world challenges. Our research degree titles reflect the broad expertise of our academic staff, with whom you can discuss how to shape these ideas into doctoral research that reflects your interests and ambitions.

A doctoral research project is a big commitment. However, you will be highly supported by our dedicated Graduate School, with subject expertise from your supervisory team, and by a welcoming international community of over 300 doctoral students.

This course covers the following research topics:

  • An exploration of the newly qualified nurse/midwife and their readiness to prescribe
  • Exploring nursing identity/professionalism since Covid-19
  • Exploring the lived experience of Long Covid for people experiencing poverty
  • Food insecurity and long-term health condition management in the UK
  • Health professionals’ knowledge & practice supporting clients affected by socio-economic hardship
  • Impact of the school nurse role in delivering the mental health and wellbeing pathway to children
  • Maternal and infant food insecurity: Implications for UK policy and health care practice
  • Persistent pain following Covid-19 infection
  • The role of health professionals in discharge planning for people at end of life care post COVID-19
  • The use of National Early Warning Score for the management of sepsis within primary care setting

Which department am I in?

School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedic Practice

Study options

Full Time (12 months)

Tuition fees
£19,450.00 (US$ 25,118) per year
The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry. Fee vary depending upon the research topic chosen.

This is a fixed fee
Start date

February 2025

Venue

Robert Gordon University

Garthdee House,

Garthdee Road,

Aberdeen,

Aberdeen, City Of,

AB10 7QB, SCOTLAND, Scotland

Full Time (12 months)

Tuition fees
£19,450.00 (US$ 25,118) per year
The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry. Fee vary depending upon the research topic chosen.

This is a fixed fee
Start date

October 2025

Venue

Robert Gordon University

Garthdee House,

Garthdee Road,

Aberdeen,

Aberdeen, City Of,

AB10 7QB, SCOTLAND, Scotland

Entry requirements

For international students

Normal entry requirements are a Master's degree or first or upper second class honours degree in the relevant subject discipline from a UK or overseas University, or degree equivalent qualification, subject to the approval of Robert Gordon University. Applicants holding qualifications other than those above shall be considered on their merits and in relation to the nature and scope of the proposed research programme. Generally, an IELTS (or equivalent) at 6.5 overall and 6.5 in each component/element is required for Research based degrees, TOEFL iBT - Home Edition 88 overall with 22 each in reading, writing, listening, and 23 in speaking.

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

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