The UQ Advantage
As a School of Nursing and Midwifery research student you have access to a wide range of multi-disciplinary advisory teams that are drawn from
experts in other University of Queensland
Schools,
Faculties and
Research Centres and in our partner organisations.
Our School belongs to the
Group of Eight (Go8) a collaboration of leading research intensive Australian Universities and
Universities 21 (U21) a global network of research intensive universities.
As a nurse or midwife researcher you can make a unique and signifi cant contribution to promoting and maintaining good health, the scholarship of teaching and learning, and continue to promote and support the nursing and midwifery workforce and services.
Specialised knowledge and research skills are a significant advantage in the employment market. Nurse and midwife researchers have outstanding employment opportunities within Australia and overseas.
Further information can also be accessed via the links below
How to apply
Before contacting us regarding Postgraduate Research at the School of Nursing and Midwifery you should:
Once you have identified a project or research area, and you are interested in pursuing a
PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) or a
MPhil (Master of Philosophy), please complete the Faculty of Health Sciences online
Expression of Interest form.
- Proposed degree (i.e. PhD, MPhil)
- Preferred research project
- Preferred supervisor, if known
- Curriculum Vitae
- Academic Transcripts
- Scholarships/funding available to you
- IELTS score (for international students only)
The minimum IELTS score required for admission to Postgraduate Research within the School of Nursing and Midwifery are:
- Overall: 7
- Writing: 6
- Speaking: 7
Students who do not meet these entry requirements may undertake intensive English language studies at the University's on-campus
Institute of Continuing and TESOL Education (ICTE-UQ) and pass the IELTS test on completion of these studies to qualify for entry to the University.
For more information please contact our Research and Research Higher Degrees Officer
on (07) 334 64731 or visit the
UQ Graduate School website. The UQ Graduate School provides comprehensive information on all matters relating to research higher degree programs.
All enquiries should be forwarded to:
Amy Spence
Research and Research Higher Degrees Officer
School of Nursing and Midwifery
The University of Queensland Australia
Edith Cavell Building
Herston Qld 4029
Once you have identified a project or research area, and you are interested in pursuing a
PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) or a
MPhil (Master of Philosophy), please complete the Faculty of Health Sciences online
Expression of Interest form.
· Proposed degree (i.e. PhD, MPhil)
· Preferred research project
· Preferred supervisor, if known
· Curriculum Vitae
· Academic Transcripts
· Scholarships/funding available to you
· IELTS score (for international students only)
The minimum IELTS score required for admission to Postgraduate Research within the School of Nursing and Midwifery are:
· Overall: 7
· Writing: 6
· Speaking: 7
Students who do not meet these entry requirements may undertake intensive English language studies at the University's on-campus
Institute of Continuing and TESOL Education (ICTE-UQ) and pass the IELTS test on completion of these studies to qualify for entry to the University.
For more information please contact our Research and Research Higher Degrees Officer
on (07) 334 64731 or visit the
UQ Graduate School website. The UQ Graduate School provides comprehensive information on all matters relating to research higher degree programs.
All enquiries should be forwarded to:
Allison Peacock
Research and Research Higher Degrees Officer
School of Nursing and Midwifery
The University of Queensland Australia
Edith Cavell Building
Herston Qld 4029
Ensure that you meet the pre-requisites for the program you are interested in
Ensure that you meet the pre-requisites for the program you are interested in
Browse the Join a Research Project page for a research area or project that interests you.
Once you have identified a project or research area, and you are interested in pursuing a
PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) or a
MPhil (Master of Philosophy), please complete the Faculty of Health Sciences online
Expression of Interest form.
· Proposed degree (i.e. PhD, MPhil)
· Preferred research project
· Preferred supervisor, if known
· Curriculum Vitae
· Academic Transcripts
· Scholarships/funding available to you
· IELTS score (for international students only)
The minimum IELTS score required for admission to Postgraduate Research within the School of Nursing and Midwifery are:
· Overall: 7
· Writing: 6
· Speaking: 7
Students who do not meet these entry requirements may undertake intensive English language studies at the University's on-campus
Institute of Continuing and TESOL Education (ICTE-UQ) and pass the IELTS test on completion of these studies to qualify for entry to the University.
For more information please contact our Research and Research Higher Degrees Officer
on (07) 334 64731 or visit the
UQ Graduate School website. The UQ Graduate School provides comprehensive information on all matters relating to research higher degree programs.
All enquiries should be forwarded to:
Allison Peacock
Research and Research Higher Degrees Officer
School of Nursing and Midwifery
The University of Queensland Australia
Edith Cavell Building
Herston Qld 4029
Candidates for MPhil or PhD can apply for admission at any time of the year through the School of Nursing & Midwifery by emailing
research.sonm@uq.edu.au or calling (07) 3346 4731.
