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biomedical engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 197 biomedical engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

The impact of micro- and nanoplastics on haemostasis and thrombosis

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Plastics naturally degrade into microscopic particles over time. While the environmental consequences of micro- and nanoplastic (MNP) pollution are well-documented, these particles are increasingly making their way into the food chain. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Pollitt, Dr E Kevei

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Investigating the metabolic and transcriptional regulation of lipid-associated macrophages

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Metabolic diseases such as obesity, liver steatohepatitis and atherosclerosis are increasingly prevalent worldwide and more emphasis is focused on identifying molecular targets for both prevention and treatment. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Dib

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Investigating the Link Between Cancer, Vascular Inflammation, and Thrombosis

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Cancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and its impact extends beyond the tumour itself. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Roweth, Prof J M Gibbins

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Exploring the interplay between ageing, gut microbiome, and neurodegenerative diseases

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease represent major health risks in ageing societies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Kevei

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Decoding the physiology and pathology of ROCO proteins: Multifunctional hubs of cellular signal transduction

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project overview. This project explores the function of evolutionarily conserved ROCO proteins - large enzymes with critical roles in coordinating intracellular signalling pathways. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Cogo, Dr E Kevei

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Development of Advanced Spectroscopic Methods for Probing Membrane Damage

University of York

York Biomedical Research Institute

Lead supervisor. Dr Steven Quinn. The student will be registered with the Department of Physics, Engineering and Technology. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Quinn

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Design and synthesis of photoresponsive organic spin-state switches

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisors. Dr George Williams G.t.williams@soton.ac.uk; Dr Karl Michael Ziems K.M.Ziems@soton.ac.uk. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Williams

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Low-loss mid-infrared microstructured optical fibers

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory team. Principal Research Fellow, Tonglei Cheng and Associate Professor, Lin Xu. Mid-infrared (MIR) optical fibers are critical for applications such as environmental monitoring, biomedical diagnostics and chemical sensing. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Cheng

31 August 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Sustainable materials and manufacturing

Brunel University of London

Brunel Engineering

Polyurethane (PU) foams are vital components in the manufacturing of respiratory assist biomedical devices. Their tuneable mechanical properties, biocompatibility and versatility make them ideal materials to filter debris, smoke, biohazards and dust from gases before they are inhaled by the patient. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Troisi, Prof G Fern

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Low-Dose Photon-Counting CT for Lung Cancer Detection and Quantitative Characterisation

University of Sheffield

School of Medicine and Population Health

Lung cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality, and CT imaging plays a central role in its detection, staging and monitoring. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Swift, Dr P Metherall, Dr C Johns

30 June 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Exploiting peptide design in linking hydrogel and spread film properties in the development of novel antibacterial films

The University of Manchester

Division of Pharmacy and Optometry

Research Group: Division of Pharmacy and Optometry

This project combines expertise in pharmacy and biotechnology to tune polypeptide/surfactant film properties through the design of novel peptides characterised using advanced physical characterisation techniques and relate the film properties to those of hydrogels. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Campbell, Prof A Saiani, Prof A Miller

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Quantifying protein interactions in real time via dipole relaxation frequency

Royal Holloway, University of London

Department of Biological Sciences

Proteins are large, complex molecules with an uneven distribution of polarizable and ionizable amino acids, and they often possess a dipole moment. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Soloviev

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Advanced 3D Printing and Patterning Technologies for Drug Delivery & Biomaterials

The University of Manchester

Division of Pharmacy and Optometry

Additive manufacturing processes have advanced over the last 15 years. 3D Printing (a form of additive manufacturing) has unravelled in all areas of science and engineering. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Ahmad

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Smart garments for personalised compression therapy

University of Auckland

Auckland Bioengineering Institute

This exciting project, a collaboration between the Auckland Bioengineering Institute, Auckland University of Technology (AUT), and The Centre for Health, will develop a world-first smart sensing layer that can be integrated into the commercially available dynamic compression suit (Flowpresso). Read more

Supervisor: Dr MH Hesam

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Deubiquitinase structure determination for developing novel therapeutics

University of Nottingham

School of Pharmacy

Rational drug design relies on the availability of detailed structure information and the molecular properties of key binding sites that can be targeted by small molecular inhibitors or biologics. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Dreveny

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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