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We have 329 Biomedical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
Biomedical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
We have 329 Biomedical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
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Faculty of Science URSA PhD Project: Piezoelectric-mediated cardiomyocyte activity and tissue formation
This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the University of Bath URSA competition, for entry in September 2025. Read more
A microfabricated "brain tumour on a chip" for radiobiological studies
A PhD student scholarship aimed at the development of a comprehensive in vitro tumour model is available at the Adelaide University’s Bioengineering group. Read more
Quantum imaging of bioelectric signalling in colorectal cancer organoids
This project is part of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Technology Engineering at the University of Southampton https://qte.ac.uk/). Read more
2D Material Enhanced Photonic Integrated Circuits based Quantum Sensing for Point-of-Care Diagnostics and Environmental Monitoring
This project focuses on developing a cutting-edge quantum sensing platform based on Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) and 2D materials such as Transition Metal Dichalcogenides (TMDCs) for ultra-sensitive point-of-care diagnostics and environmental monitoring. Read more
Ph.D. Opportunity: Help us to Better Detect Cancer with Hair-Thin Imaging Devices
We are seeking an enthusiastic Ph.D. student to lead the development of innovative hair-thin (<0.2mm diameter) imaging devices (endoscopes) for detecting cancer in hard-to-reach areas of the body, such as the pancreas and ovaries. Read more
Next-generation cancer diagnosis and treatment using integrated snake-like robot with optical imaging
Supervisors. Prof Ioan Notingher (School of Physics and Astronomy). Dr George Gordon and Dr Abdelkhalick Mohammad (Faculty of Engineering). Read more
Building a Digital Twin of the Tees estuary to evaluate the resilience of nature-based solutions for nutrient (N & P) capture
Award Summary. PhD in Water Infrastructure & Resilience (WIRe) CDT tax-free annual living allowance of £24,000 (increased by £300 in years 2, 3 and 4 each) + research training support grant + UKRI fees paid. . Read more
Advancing Women's Health Research with Next-Generation Microfluidic Technologies to Identify Ovarian Cancer Disease Signatures
PhD Project Brief. Advancing Ovarian Cancer Diagnostics with Microfluidic Technologies. Overview. Ovarian cancer causes 150,000–200,000 deaths annually, primarily due to delayed diagnosis from subtle early symptoms. Read more
Multi-omic analysis of human blood cancer stem cells to develop new predictive tools, and develop novel culture systems
Cancer is swiftly becoming one of the leading cause of death in western populations, and it is estimated that 1in2 people born in the U.K. Read more
Novel antenna systems for biomedical thermoacoustic imaging
Summary. A PhD studentship is available in the Birmingham Photoacoustic Group (BPG). This is an interdisciplinary research group based in the School of Engineering and the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences in the Medical School, and is closely linked with UCL’s Department of Medical Physics. Read more
Bioaerosol monitors for building control systems
Applications are invited for a 4 year PhD studentship starting in Autumn 2025 as part of the EPSRC CDT in Aerosol Science. Project description. Read more
Biophysics of the epithelial barrier function
The Charras lab focuses on understanding the interplay between cytoskeletal organization, intercellular adhesion and the mechanics of cells and tissues. Read more
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Addressing patient mortality in hemodialysis via AI applied to metabolomics and material science
Approximately 2 million individuals globally suffer from kidney failure, necessitating treatment options such as transplantation and dialysis. Read more
Development and Pre-Clinical Evaluation of Biocompatible Self-Assembled Nanocarriers for the Delivery of Novel Therapeutic Agents
A funded PhD opportunity is available in Dr. Hassan's lab at the Medway School of Pharmacy, to contribute to an interdisciplinary research project within the field of biomedical engineering. Read more
Virtual Histology Through Statistical Descriptors: Enhancing MRI for Cancer Diagnosis
Accurate cancer diagnosis currently relies on invasive biopsies to obtain microscopic histological data, a process that poses risks of false negatives and significant patient discomfort. Read more