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medical engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 144 medical engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Using machine learning to develop novel drug delivery systems

Machine learning has revolutionised numerous fields from self-driving technologies to aeronautics and drug discovery, yet its impact remains under-explored in the domain of drug formulation development - an area marked by extensive resource and labour investment. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Basit
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Novel Multi-axis MEMs Force Sensors for Robotic Applications

  Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics
Robots heavily rely on sensors to interact with their environment. Among these sensors, multi-axis force sensors play a pivotal role in enabling robots to safely interact with objects. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Zhao, Dr BJ Jamil
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Improving the Translation of Diagnostic Test Accuracy Research Into Real‑World Clinical Practice Using Routine Health Data and Advanced Meta‑Analysis Methods

Diagnostic tests are central to effective clinical decision‑making, yet the performance reported in research studies often differs markedly from that observed in everyday NHS settings. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Willis
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Selective bio-recovery of rare earth elements with bioengineered peptide loops and encapsulated proteins

The rare earth elements (REE) continue to rapidly increase as a strategic technological resource and form essential components in many existing and emerging… Read more
 Supervisors: Dr LN Natrajan, Prof S Hay, Dr I Riddell
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Staphylococcus aureus colonisation and pathogenicity

Project Overview.  . Staphylococcus aureus is a versatile and adaptable pathogen of humans and animals. Of serious medical and economic importance, infections can range from mild skin issues like boils and impetigo to more serious conditions like pneumonia and bloodstream infections. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S R Clarke
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Cardiovascular development: Understanding how biomechanical forces regulate heart valve morphogenesis in the embryo

  Research Group: Chow Group
The Project. In the developing embryo, the heart begins as a simple, straight tube that pumps blood inefficiently. As the embryo grows, the heart twists and grows and morphs into a four-chambered organ with intricate cardiac structures. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Chow
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Next-generation cancer diagnosis and treatment using integrated snake-like robot with optical imaging

The cancer of the bile ducts affects around 3000 people in the UK each year and its incidence and mortality are increasing. We are seeking a Ph.D. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof I Notingher, Dr G Gordon, Dr A Mohammad
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Up to 13 fully funded 4-year PhD studentships in the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Accelerated Medicine Design & Development

Our Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) educates students in applying advanced experimental and computational methods to optimise and predict medicines design, development, translation and performance. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Up to 13 fully funded 4-year PhD studentships in the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Accelerated Medicine Design & Development

Our Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) educates students in applying advanced experimental and computational methods to optimise and predict medicines design, development, translation and performance. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Active Colloidal-Quantum-Dot Light Emitting Devices: QD Laser and QD LEDs

Realization of electrically pumped lighting and lasing with colloidal quantum dots will have a revolutionary impact on many disciplines including display, photonics, optical communication, chemical sensing, and medical diagnostics. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr B Hou, Prof P M Smowton
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Imaging Science Ph.D.

Reach the pinnacle of status of higher education in imaging science acquiring the capabilities, skills, and experience to succeed in this diverse field. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  PhD Research Programme
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Quantifying drug response in cancer using 4D using Oblique Plane Microscopy and Optical Coherence Tomography

Heterogeneity in drug response is a confounder to successful cancer treatment. Even within genetically identical populations, cells respond differently to drugs due to factors including stochasticity in gene expression, cell cycle phase/state and the environment. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Barr, Prof C Dunsby, Dr S Ros
 18 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Reconstitution of cell division

Background. During cellular division, most bacteria and archaea assemble a ring structure that coordinates the separation of mother and daughter cells. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Lowe
 8 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Golgi function in brain organoids

Membrane traffic between organelles is essential for secretion, uptake of nutrients, and the regulation of signal transduction. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Munro
 8 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Mapping the biology of complex brain disorders: uncovering molecular pathways and identifying potential drug targets

Drug development has proven extremely challenging for complex brain disorders such as autism, schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s disease, leading many companies to scale back or abandon work on CNS conditions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr DD D'Andrea
 26 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)