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Structured PhD in Nursing and Midwifery Graduate profile

Structured PhD offering shared taught modules and departmental research, developing rigorous, ethical, and translational research skills for professional impact

Key information

EU fees per year €5,800
Non-EU fees per year €12,900
NFQ Level NFQ Level 10 Major
Duration Four or five years
Attendance Full-time or Part-time
Programme type Research
Award Doctorate

What our students have to say about us:

Mairead Hussey 

RGN BSc MSc

"Undertaking a masters allowed me to build on previous academic qualifications and enabled me to expand and update my specialist knowledge within my chosen field.  This course provides a flexible learning approach which allows students to plan an individualised study pathway which meets personal, professional and academic development needs.  Additionally following completion of the Masters I will have the opportunity to progress to PhD level."


Professor Catriona Kennedy

RN PhD BA (Hons) DN RNT

"In the Department of Nursing and Midwifery we undertake research which improves the care and support of people and families throughout the life and illness trajectory.  My own research interests are in community nursing, palliative and end of life care and chronic illness.  I have led and participated in research using a range of methods including systematic reviews, action research and qualitative and quantitative approaches."  

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