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biomedical science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 288 biomedical science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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A chemical engine to produce mechanical force: towards a physio-chemical model of heart cells

Living systems are complex, and are based on the basic building blocks of genes, proteins, chemical reactions, and physical forces. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Y Hayashi, Dr Z Wang, Dr N Vasudevan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Exploring the toxicological impacts of air pollution using advanced in-vitro approaches

Air pollution is a major public health emergency, responsible for more than 7 million deaths each year and contributing significantly to health inequalities. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr AV Voliotis, Dr C Bussy
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Multifunctional Ion-Responsive Self-Assembled Peptide-Polymer/MXene Hybrid Hydrogel for Diabetic Wound Healing

To cultivate research talents with global leadership, interdisciplinary innovation capabilities, and international research collaboration capabilities… Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Wang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Decoding gastric electrical activity non-invasively

This project offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of new computational tools for the personalised, non-invasive assessment of stomach function. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr RA Avci
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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The potential of AI in the detection and diagnosis of dementia in rural areas/underserved groups

There are currently around 982,000 people with dementia in the UK with the number expected to rise to 1.4 million by 2040 (Alzheimer’s Society, 2025). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Evans
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Fully Funded PhD position available: Biofluid Sampling Technologies for Localized Physiological Measurements (SDC19) as part of ENDOTRAIN MSCA Doctoral Network

PhD position available. Biofluid Sampling Technologies for Localized Physiological Measurements (SDC19) as part of ENDOTRAIN MSCA Doctoral Network. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Güntner, Prof K de Bock
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Multimodal Federated Learning in Healthcare

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr B Bhattarai, Prof L Anderson, Dr P Gyawali
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Lifestyle medicine for chronic diseases: An interdisciplinary study across physiology and clinical science.

Our research focuses on improving health outcomes through interdisciplinary approaches across physiology, clinical science, and lifestyle-related disease. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Withers, Dr A Robins, Dr P Sindall
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Soft Biomedical Implants for Gastrointestinal Tract Therapies

  Research Group: Sheffield Biomedical Robotics Lab
Aim. To develop and experimentally evaluate soft robotic implant architectures that can dynamically interact with gastrointestinal tissues while maintaining mechanical compatibility, functional performance and long-term stability under physiologically relevant conditions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Damian
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The potential of Artificial Intelligence to predict heart disease: exploring AI to link electrocardiographic and metabolic biomarkers in individuals at risk of heart disease

Ischaemic heart disease is the leading cause of mortality worldwide [1] and is increasingly prevalent in regions such as the USA and UK [2, 3]. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Bueno, Dr EE Edwards
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The INDICO-II Study – Effects of body composition and dietary improvement on cell membrane dynamics and their relationship with the development of type II diabetes

The InDiCo Study (Inflammation, Diets, Body Composition) is a pre-clinical study currently conducted at the University of Worcester. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Bueno, Dr EE Edwards
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Engineering Better Social Outcomes through Requirements Management and Integrated Asset Data Processing

The built environment profoundly influences human wellbeing shaping not only our physical comfort and behaviour, but also our cognitive and emotional states. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Underwood, Prof M Bew, Dr MY Munir, Dr KS Szczepura
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Capsule-Size Therapeutic Devices for the Gastrointestinal Tract

  Research Group: Sheffield Biomedical Robotics Lab
Can we transform a swallowable capsule from a passive container into an intelligent miniature robot capable of navigating the human body, identifying therapeutic needs and delivering personalised treatment exactly where and when it is required?. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Damian
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Stimulus-responsive mesh for targeted anticancer delivery and catheter integration

This fully funded PhD position will reward the successful candidate with an award covering full fees, a maintenance stipend in line with UKRI rates, and a Leeds Institute of Textiles and Colour (LITAC) grant worth 10,000 GBP for personal development and consumables. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof G Tronci, Dr XB Yang, Prof S Russell
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare: Generative AI and Trustworthy Machine Learning for Early Disease Detection and Clinical Decision Support

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare by enabling earlier disease detection, improving diagnostic accuracy, and supporting clinical decision-making. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr I Ghafir
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only