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PhD of Nursing and Midwifery

Perth, Australia
4 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

A research degree (MPhil/PhD) in Nursing and Midwifery at Oxford Brookes, Supervised by staff active in advancing nursing and midwifery theory and practice.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Design and conduct concepts and methods in Nursing and Midwifery to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in take part in research training and events
And register for MPhil/PhD or direct PhD routes. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Registered Nurse (subject to licensure)
Clinical Care Coordinator
Patient Education Specialist

Curriculum

Research degree by thesis rather than taught modules. Students agree a proposal with a Director of Studies and supervisory team
Take part in research training and events
And register for MPhil/PhD or direct PhD routes
Working toward an examined thesis in Nursing and Midwifery.

Entry requirements

Academic

Not published on the course pages (no academic entry text)
Applicants must name a research topic and supervisor and submit a research proposal (https://www.curtin.edu.au/study/applying/research/)

Accepted academic background

Not published on the course pages (no academic entry text); applicants must name a research topic and supervisor and submit a research proposal (https://www.curtin.edu.au/study/applying/research/)

Language tests

IELTS 7.0 (no band below 7.0)
IELTS Academic 7

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Academic transcripts
Previous degree certificate
Curriculum vitae
Statement of purpose
Research proposal
Academic references
English language proficiency evidence if required
Passport identification page

How to apply

Review the Nursing and Midwifery admission requirements at Curtin University. Identify the research area and prepare a research proposal. Contact a potential supervisor if the program requires one. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$40,131 AUD
Application fee	$100 AUD
Deposit	$10,000 AUD

Program details

Campus	Curtin Perth (Bentley)
Faculty or school	Academic Studies
Department	Department of Health Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Curtin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for PhD of Nursing and Midwifery.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.