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medical device PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 51 medical device PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Development of dual-functional antibacterial and antifungal polymers to prevent medical device-associated infections

Queen’s University Belfast
School of Pharmacy
Medical device-related fungal infections caused by Candida spp., e.g., in urinary catheters, account for 17.8% of catheter-associated urinary tract infections, posing significant health risks, especially in individuals with compromised immunity. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr SZ Zhang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD in Engineering: High resolution ultrasound transducers for catheter-based disease diagnosis and treatment

University of Glasgow
College of Science and Engineering
Design and Build the Next Generation of Ultrasound Medical Devices. Imagine developing an ultrasound device small enough to fit inside a catheter, capable of both diagnosing disease and delivering therapy directly at the point of care. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Mulvana
 31 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Bioactive, biodegradable coatings for urinary medical devices

Queen’s University Belfast
School of Pharmacy
The incidence of infection associated with indwelling medical devices is considerable and increases with the dwell time and location of the device. … Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Jones
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Infection-responsive coatings for the prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infections

Queen’s University Belfast
School of Pharmacy
Medical care has transformed over the last century with significant improvements in the variety and extent to which various diseases can be treated and/or prevented. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Wylie
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Bacterial Death at the Nanointerface: Probing the pattern-bacteria Interface towards tailoring antimicrobial nanostructured surfaces for Medical Devices (S3.5-BIS-Pasquina-Lemonche)

University of Sheffield
School of Biosciences
A fully funded PhD opportunity to participate in the world-leading research undertaken by the EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award at the University of Sheffield. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Pasquina-Lemonche, Dr A Parnell
 13 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Biomaterial coatings with lubricious, slippery coatings for improved urinary catheter performance

Queen’s University Belfast
School of Pharmacy
Intermittent urinary catheterisation is commonly used to address chronic urinary retention in patients suffering from conditions such as spinal cord injury, stroke, and multiple sclerosis. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Wylie
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Advancing therapeutic options in surgical site infections and wound care: Engineering multi-drug eluting medical devices

Newcastle University
Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School
Background. Despite improvements in aseptic procedures and antimicrobial prophylaxis, surgical site infections (SSIs) continue to be a major cause of postoperative morbidity and mortality globally. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr GM Khalid
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Next-Generation High-level Disinfectants: Targeting Bacterial Persistence on Medical Surfaces

Queen’s University Belfast
School of Pharmacy
This PhD project explores the development and mechanistic evaluation of advanced disinfection technologies targeting bacterial spores and biofilm-forming pathogens on hard surfaces and medical devices. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Wylie, Prof C McCoy
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Smart, responsive biomaterials for infection-resistant medical devices

Queen’s University Belfast
School of Pharmacy
A major problem associated with medical devices is infection. With infection rates of approaching 100% in some devices, ways to prevent formation of bacterial biofilm on medical device surfaces are urgently required. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof C McCoy, Dr M Wylie
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Bioresorbable intestinal devices with embedded resorbable sensors for gastrointestinal monitoring

University of Birmingham
Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering
Swallowable sensors are limited by how long they stay in place. A capsule passes through the gut within a day or two, so it can only take a snapshot when conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease need to be tracked over weeks without the risk of obstruction. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Cummins
 7 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Multimodal lymphoedema mapper

University of Auckland
Auckland Bioengineering Institute
Lymphoedema is a painful, permanent swelling caused by disruption to lymphatic system drainage, affecting over 5,000 New Zealanders annually. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P Nielsen
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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Understanding neural circuit dynamics in models of Parkinson’s

University of Oxford
Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences
Background. Applications are invited from both Home students and International students to join a multidisciplinary team of researchers studying the links between behaviour and brain circuit dynamics in animal models of Parkinson’s. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P J Magill, Prof A Sharott, Dr J Gallego, Dr H Collins
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Developing closed-loop sleep stimulation for motor learning and stroke recovery

University of Oxford
Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences
Background. Applications are invited from both Home students and International students to join a multidisciplinary team of researchers studying the potential for closed-loop auditory stimulation during sleep to be used to improve memory consolidation following stroke. Read more
 Supervisors: Assoc Prof M Fleming, Prof A Sharott, Prof A Jackson
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Innovative microsampling technologies for minimally invasive disease diagnosis

Newcastle University
Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School
  Research Group: Dermal Drug Delivery & Diagnostics Laboratory
Early diagnosis is critical to effective treatment, yet many diseases still rely on invasive and time‑consuming sampling techniques such as blood draws and tissue biopsies. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Wooi Ng
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Bone as a mechanoresponsive material: a density-stratified biocompatible 3D-printed model system for validating stress-driven remodelling predictions at the implant interface

University of Leeds
Yorkshire Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership
Project Description. Every dental implant relies on a simple assumption. that the surrounding bone is uniform and perfectly bonded to it. Read more
 Supervisors: Mrs F Pires Rodrigues, Dr P Watson, Dr A Moetazedian, Dr C M Neves
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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