The Robert Gordon University

Dr Colin MacDuff
Reader
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Robert Gordon University
Garthdee Road
Aberdeen AB10 7QG
Tel: 01224-262 935
Email: c.macduff@rgu.ac.uk
Website: http://www.rgu.ac.uk/about/faculties-schools-and-departments/faculty-of-health-and-social-care/school-of-nursing-and-midwifery/scholarship-model

Special areas of research activity

Evaluation research relating to educational practices
Mental health education and practice
Analysis of policy to practice developments
Midwifery education and practice
Community nursing
Bereavement and bereavement care
Environmental and Occupational Health
Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disease

PhD supervision

Contact: Dr Colin MacDuff or Dr Rachel Knott
Research Degrees Co-ordinators
Tel: 01224-262 935 or 01224-262 524
Email: c.macduff@rgu.ac.uk or r.knott@rgu.ac.uk
Website: http://www.rgu.ac.uk/nursing/courses/page.cfm?pge=35111

Postgraduate research training opportunities

Doctorate for Professional Practice

Comparable with a PhD, the Doctorate for Professional Practice is a 5 year, part time programme. The first two years comprise taught modules followed by a three year research project.

Contact: Rachel Knott
Tel:+44 (0)1224-262 524
Email: r.knott@rgu.ac.uk
Website: http://www.rgu.ac.uk/health-professions/doctorate-for-professional-practice

MRes Research in Health Professions

There is an increasing requirement within the professions and disciplines to engage in evidence based practice in order to meet the demand for clinical effectiveness and good practice. Health Professions Research at Robert Gordon University is built on strong foundations of education and practice based research.

Contact: Rachel Knott
Tel:+44 (0)1224-262 524
Email: r.knott@rgu.ac.uk
Website: http://www.rgu.ac.uk/health-professions/health-professions-study-options/research-degrees/research-in-health-professions