Our Research
The UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems engages in systematic, innovative, inclusive, interdisciplinary research. We collaborate with individuals, communities, professionals, and organisations to improve outcomes of care, and the health and well-being of populations through the life course from conception to death.
PhD Scholarship Disciplinary Areas
We are offering scholarships in the following disciplinary areas:
- General Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing
- Midwifery
- Children’s Nursing
In addition, we are offering scholarships in the following subject area:
- Child and Family Wellbeing
The SNMHS is committed to developing knowledge that informs health and social policy, advances professional practice and education in nursing and midwifery, and generates impact in the wider health system, both nationally and internationally.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be a legal resident of Ireland at the time of the application.
Applicants must have an active nursing or midwifery registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
Applicants must fulfil one of the following criteria
- The candidate has obtained a minimum of an upper second-class degree or equivalent in a relevant honours Bachelor’s degree;
- The candidate has obtained a relevant master’s degree;
- In certain circumstances, the candidate has demonstrated other evidence of academic standing and/or relevant professional experience as satisfies the Governing Board of their suitability for admission to the degree programme. These criteria are considered non-standard admission requirements.
