Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2026
Apply anytime.
Language
English
Credits
540 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Oxford, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Overview
The Midwifery programme at Oxford Brookes University aims to nurture independent, critically reflective and competent researchers who are equipped to lead and develop Midwifery research, either independently or as part of a team.
What you will learn
The DMid will provide you with the opportunity to:
- develop research skills and knowledge
- experience our world class research institute OxINMAHR
- study midwifery theory and practice with a cohort of like-minded individuals
- develop research skills in order to carry out doctoral level research
- research specific issues of professional relevance and concern in depth
- develop a strong research-practitioner community
- study the methodology of healthcare research.
It culminates in a research project that is focused on practice and makes a new contribution to midwifery knowledge. It offers a vehicle to launch and develop clinical academic careers.
Programme Structure
Modules include:
- Researcher Development Framework
- Concepts in Midwifery
- Evidence Based Practice
- Nursing and Midwifery Research
- Systematic Review
- Research Methodologies
- Research Proposal and Ethical Approval
- Thesis
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems.
Upper Second Class
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- An Upper Second or First Class Honours Degree from a UK or overseas recognised institution and/or relevant Postgraduate study.
- Must be currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council in the UK or equivalent registration within their residing country.
- Must have a minimum of three years post-qualification / registration experience
- If English is not the first language, must have completed the British Council’s IELTS achieving an overall score of level 6.5/ 7 or above in line with the University PG regulations. The NMC requires an overall IELTS score of 7.
- APL will only be considered for students who have graduated previously with an MPhil or MRes degree with a relevant health care focus. The students will gain entry into the programme at the level 8 stage.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
Domestic
Tuition fee for the domestic students. Applies to you.
Citizens or residents
8,449 AUD / year
≈ 4,475 GBP / year
Living costs
Oxford
United Kingdom
1,773-2,889 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Midwifery.
Available Scholarships: You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant: Various benefits; Deadline: 2026-10-07; U.S. government
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 2026-11-30; ServiceScape
- ACES Scholarships — Grant: 3500 USD; Deadline: 2026-11-15; ACES Education Fund
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant: Various benefits; Deadline: Not specified; Merit-based; OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Grant: 19000 GBP; Deadline: Not specified; Merit-based; Junhua Li
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Grant: Various benefits; Deadline: 2027-02-28; Merit-based; Boustany Foundation
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Grant: 6000 USD; Deadline: 2027-01-31; Merit-based; Amber Scholar
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 2026-10-31; Merit-based; IvyPanda
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 2027-03-01; Voice Talent Online
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 2027-01-13; Merit-based; Salvado Law
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Grant: 22500 GBP; Deadline: Not specified; UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant: 3000 USD; Deadline: 2026-12-31; Need-based; Anonymous Hope Fund
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant: 1500 USD; Deadline: Not specified; IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant: 12000 USD; Deadline: 2027-01-11; The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme