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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Nursing and Midwifery

Queen's University Belfast
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3 yearsDuration
£22,500Per Year (Intl)
£26,445Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PhD Nursing and Midwifery at Queen's University Belfast is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about improving patient care. this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. You’ll be part of a dynamic doctoral research environment and will study alongside students from across the world undertaking research in key healthcare areas including our three core innovative research themes, which encapsulate lifespan health research from conception to end-of-life: Maternal and Child Health; Chronic Illness and Palliative Care and Education and Practice. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your research potential in a vibrant research community that prioritises the cross-fertilization of ideas and innovation in the advancement of knowledge. Within the School of Nursi... International tuition fees are £22,500 per year, home/UK fees are £26,445 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a 95% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Research Methods in Healthcare
Maternal and Child Health Research
Chronic Illness and Palliative Care Studies
Healthcare Innovation and Co-Design
Qualitative Research in Nursing Practice
Quantitative Methods and Evidence Synthesis
Education and Practice Development Research
Doctoral Thesis and Supervised Research
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic69

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£22,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£67,500

Home Student Fee

£26,445

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
5%Studying
20%Work & Study
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast offers Nursing and Midwifery as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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