The University of Sheffield
The School of Nursing and Midwifery

Postgraduate Courses

Taught masters and research degrees in Nursing and Midwifery

Our postgraduate courses are designed for nurses, midwives and health and social care practitioners who want to extend their knowledge, develop their practice and further their careers. Our postgraduate students range from health and social care practitioners working in the UK to those who access our online masters from all over the world. Students who undertake research degrees with us benefit from the knowledge and experience of supervisors with international standing in the research community.

MPhil/PhD

Higher research degrees: we particularly welcome applicants wishing to undertake research relating to the three research themes of the School of Nursing and Midwifery.

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Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Studies

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Studies

Advancing Practice Framework - Postgraduate study for healthcare practitioners

The Advancing Practice Framework provides relevant, stimulating and flexible learning to support the work of a wide range of healthcare practitioners.

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MMedSci in Advancing Practice - Full time

The MMedSci in Advancing Practice is suitable for UK and overseas applicants and for those in both clinical and non-clinical roles. The course provides the opportunity for health care professionals who are advancing their individual roles, the roles of others and/or developing services, to undertake a relevant and stimulating academic programme to support their work

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MMedSci in Advancing Practice - Part time

A two-year course designed for registered practitioners working in health and social care.

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MMedSci in Advanced Nursing Studies - online course

A fully online course for experienced nurses, usually taken over three years.

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Master of Midwifery (MMid)/MMedSci in Maternity Care – online course

A fully online course for midwives and other practitioners, usually taken over three years.

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Postgraduate Certificate in Acute Care

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Postgraduate Certificate in Cancer Care

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Postgraduate Certificate in Long Term Conditions

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Postgraduate Certificate in Neonatal Intensive Care

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Postgraduate Diploma in Enhancing Neonatal Practice

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