Midwifery Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

Our healthcare research transforms the lives of individuals and communities locally, nationally and globally. In the School of Health Sciences, 86% of our research was ranked as internationally-excellent or world-leading in the Research Excellence Framework (2014). We collaborate with clinical partners, research centres and healthcare organisations across the world.

Our key strategic research areas in the school focus on:


- children and young people’s health


- digital innovations in healthcare and education


- maternal health and wellbeing


- palliative and end-of-life care


- rehabilitation


By joining our postgraduate research community, you’ll be part of our Researcher Academy. This is a dedicated support network that champions our research culture and is excellent way for you to connect with researchers across the University. There’s a wealth of resources and training opportunities available via the Researcher Academy. This includes support with:


- academic writing


- career development


- communication and dissemination


- public engagement opportunities


- research management


- research methods and tools


Find out more about our Researcher Academy: nottingham.ac.uk/researcher-academy