PhD Midwifery Research with option of joint PhD with HKU or NUS in London United Kingdom | King's College London

The Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care at King's College London stands as a globally recognized hub for healthcare education, clinical research, and professional training. We specialize in shaping future healthcare innovators through exceptional postgraduate programs, offering MPhil and PhD research opportunities. Students benefit from supervision by distinguished academics with diverse clinical and research expertise. Renowned for excellence in nursing and midwifery education, our faculty has consistently earned top marks in teaching and research evaluations since welcoming its first MPhil/PhD candidates in the 1970s. Over decades, we've continuously enhanced our graduate programs to serve advancing healthcare professionals seeking career development through further education. Our research mission focuses on enhancing patient care by examining clinical practices, healthcare systems, and broader social policies, both locally and globally. Fundamental to our approach are patient-centered perspectives, innovative methodologies, and translating findings into practical healthcare solutions. As a key member of King's Health Partners, we actively contribute to interdisciplinary research initiatives. Our outstanding REF 2021 performance demonstrates our leadership in applied health research - ranking first nationally for 4* research quality, impactful case studies (86.4% rated 4*), and research power. Supported by NIHR, research councils, and charitable organizations, we offer prestigious fellowships at all career stages. Prospective PhD candidates can explore year-round opportunities through our postgraduate research portal. We particularly encourage international applicants whose doctoral projects align with our research priorities and will enrich our academic community.