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medical engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 144 medical engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Integrated Quantum Sensing Systems Based on Optically Pumped Magnetometers for Biomagnetic and Magnetic Imaging Applications

Optically Pumped Magnetometers (OPMs) are rapidly emerging as one of the most promising quantum sensing technologies for detecting ultra-weak magnetic fields with femtotesla-level sensitivity. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof Gao.W.B Gao
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD in Personalized caRe and Innovation in Medicine and Engineering (PRIME)

The joint PhD Program in Personalized caRe and Innovation in Medicine and Engineering (PRIME) trains researchers in biomedical engineering, clinical research, and health sciences, with a focus on precision medicine and sustainable healthcare. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  PhD Research Programme
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Next-Generation High-level Disinfectants: Targeting Bacterial Persistence on Medical Surfaces

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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Bioengineering Anti-Thrombotic Surfaces for Heart-Lung Machines

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 Supervisor: Assoc Prof A Waterhouse
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Development of a wearable electro-impedance tomography system for early breast cancer screening

Imagine a future where a simple piece of clothing could help save lives. This PhD project aims to develop a revolutionary smart bra that uses gentle, safe electrical signals to detect breast cancer earlier than ever before. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MH Hesam, Dr TY Yeung
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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[School of Engineering PhD Scholarships] The Adapting Artery: computational and experimental digital twins of vascular remodelling

Astronauts return from six months on the International Space Station with arteries that have stiffened by the equivalent of ten to twenty years of ageing. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Harish, Prof A Revell
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Programme at the School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), NTU Singapore

The School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) offers world-class Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) research opportunities designed to equip scholars and technology leaders with advanced research capabilities. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Singapore PhD Programme
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Wearable sensing for early detection of mobility decline in older people with comorbidities

Supervisors. Professor Liudi Jiang and Professor Michael Hornberger. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof L. Jiang
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK 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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Development and clinical translation of 3D printed personalised medicines and medical devices

Three-dimensional (3D) printing is a revolutionary technology that is disrupting healthcare by enabling the production of personalised medications on demand. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Basit
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Smart, responsive biomaterials for infection-resistant medical devices

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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EPSRC Centres for Doctoral Training - 4 Year PhD Studentships

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is the main UK government agency for funding research and training in engineering and the physical sciences, investing more than £800 million a year in a broad range of subjects - from mathematics to materials science, and from information technology to structural engineering. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Phase-locked Deep Brain Stimulation to restore neural dynamics in Parkinson’s Disease

Background. Applications are invited from both Home students and International students to join a multidisciplinary team of researchers studying phase-locked deep brain stimulation to improve movement and sleep in people with Parkinson’s disease. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof H Tan, Dr S He, Prof A Sharott
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Discovering and translating physiological biomarkers for personalised adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson’s disease

Background. Applications are invited from both Home students and International students to join a multidisciplinary team of researchers studying how neural, movement and behavioural signals can be used to personalise adaptive deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease. Read more
 Supervisors: Assoc Prof A Oswal, Prof T Denison, Assoc Prof H Cagnan, Dr B Abdi-Sargezeh
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Building Resilient Healthcare Supply Chains in Uganda: Improving Access to Essential Medicines and Health Supplies

PROJECT DESCRIPTION. Access to high-quality health services, essential medicines, vaccines and other health supplies is fundamental to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof EP Plant, Dr S Sarker
 31 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only