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medical physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 60 medical physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Building a differentiable AI model of apple tissues

This project aims to develop a fully differentiable, physics-based digital twin of apple tissue that links microstructural, biochemical, and mechanical processes to macroscopic fruit quality outcomes. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Hussan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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From Anatomy to Risk: Fast Digital Twins for LAA Thrombosis Risk in Atrial Fibrillation

PhD project description. Atrial fibrillation (AF) significantly increases the risk of stroke, yet current risk scores such as CHA₂DS₂ VASc rely solely on comorbidities and demographics, and ignore patient specific LAA anatomy and haemodynamics. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G.M.B Bosi
 29 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Spatial light modulation for advanced terahertz (THz) imaging

  Research Group: Measurement, Devices & Materials
Spatial light modulation for advanced terahertz (THz) imaging. Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (PhD). Eligibility: UK Students. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr NE Grant
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Simulation-based Quantum Machine Learning for Advancing AI

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to pursue a PhD opportunity in the exciting and rapidly growing field of simulation-based quantum machine learning to shape the future of AI and quantum computing. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr X Liang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Aerosol Science

Fully-funded 4-year PhD studentships are available as part of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral training in Aerosol Science. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Quantum Algorithms for Computational Fluid Dynamics

Understanding and predicting fluid flow is essential to the design of aircraft, wind turbines and medical devices, as well as for modelling natural phenomena such as weather and ocean currents. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Brearley, Dr A De Rosis, Prof A Revell
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Machine-learning Analysis and Modelling of Histone Chaperone Function

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 A Angel, Dr E Ullner
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Graphene-based silicon photonic photodetectors for mid-infrared wavelengths

Supervisory Team. Dr Milos Nedeljkovic and Professor Callum Littlejohns. This project’s aim is to explore the integration of graphene with Silicon Photonic circuits to create fast and sensitive photodetectors for the mid-infrared (mid-IR) region, a key wavelength range for detecting gases and molecules. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Nedeljkovic
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Mid-infrared hollow-core fibre and laser development

Supervisory Team. Dr Ian Davidson, Dr Lin Xu and Professor Natalie Wheeler. About the Project. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr I Davidson
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Innovative microsampling technologies for minimally invasive disease diagnosis

  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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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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Development and validation of novel MRI methods using preclinical models of disease.

At Glasgow’s Experimental MRI Centre we are interested in pushing the boundaries of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and its application to biomedical research. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr m Holmes, Dr A Vallatos
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Unraveling Brain Complexity with fNIRS and Modelling Approaches

Brain function arises from a highly complex network of interconnected processes that we still don’t fully understand. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Mesquita
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Developing Novel Optical Methods for Measuring Cerebral Blood Flow

Cerebral blood flow is a critical indicator of brain health. Sufficient blood flow supports essential brain functions, maintains proper metabolism, and enables adaptive responses to external stimuli. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Mesquita
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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AI-Assisted Modelling of Flow and Compaction of Refractory Metal Powders

  Research Group: School of Computer Science
One fully funded PhD scholarship is available jointly in the School of Computer Science and the School of Chemical and Process Engineering at the University of Leeds in 2026/27. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Rabbani, Dr X Jia, Dr W P Goh
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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