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Hi Sheila. I just wanted to mention my PhD journey to you. The research that I wanted to do was too in depth for a Masters thesis and I joined Victoria University of Wellington with the intention of swapping to the PhD programme which I did a couple of years down the track. Like you I had not been previously involved in research, at least not in a formal capacity, but research had always been an integral part of my midwifery practice. The University prescribed 4 papers for my transfer to the PhD programme and the research paper was one of them. That one was great and really just affirmed the process which I had previously used, albeit in the foreign language of academia. My supervisors were wonderful - really supportive but very available if I needed contact. They are now both at Australian Universities. While the PhD journey certainly feels like a solitary one, the university held 2x 2-day schools each year which were invaluable in the first couple of years. There were midwives who came from the US and Canada. So do look further afield as the world of email and skype means the world is your oyster. kind regards Maggie Banks RM, RGON, PhD Next available Midwifery Skills for Emergencies Intensive is on 9-11 March 2011 www.birthspirit.co.nz Birthspirit Midwifery Journal 15 Te Awa Road, RD 3, Hamilton 3283, New Zealand Phone 64 7 8564612; Fax 64 7 8563070; Email [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: A forum for discussion on midwifery and reproductive health research. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Sheila Stewart Sent: Saturday, 26 February 2011 10:37 a.m. To: [log in to unmask] Subject: postgraduate research courses Dear All, I am seeking advice on postgraduate research programs. I have been looking at MRes programs versus a MPhil here in the UK; a professional doctorate has also been suggested to me. I would prefer a distance learning component. I am a midwife in Wales and have had minimal involvement in research to date. I would appreciate any advice from those who supervise students and those who are currently undertaking postgraduate research studies. Thank you! Sheila