University of Manchester - virtual open day (online only)
20 Apr 2026, 15:00
Manchester
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.
Choose a specific option to see funding information.
Course optionsOxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL
Email:admissions.doctoralacademy@manchester.ac.uk
Phone:+44 (0)161 275 5608