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We have 62 Medical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Medical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 62 Medical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
PhDs in Medical Physics aim to make use of physics concepts to improve the diagnosis, treatment and management of medical conditions. Long-term research goals may include using imaging technologies to monitor cancer treatment, designing new types of radiation therapy and improving imaging methods to aid the surgical planning of complex cases.
What's it like to study a PhD in Medical Physics?
As a PhD student in Medical Physics, you'll work closely with medical professionals and clinicians to help improve the care and treatment of patients. You'll likely divide your time between lab-based research, clinical training and teaching modules. You will be encouraged to publish your research and may be asked to submit a thesis to a leading academic journal at the end of your study.
Possible research areas include:
- Nanotechnology in medicine
- Tissue engineering
- Bioimaging
- Radiation physics
- Physics-based imaging
Your research may involve using optical, electrical and nuclear technology to help diagnose and treat diseases. You may also have access to clinical facilities at your university or local hospitals.
Entry requirements for a PhD in Medical Physics
The minimum entry requirement for a PhD in Medical Physics is usually a 2:1 undergraduate degree in Physics and a Masters degree in Physics or related field. A Masters may sometimes be a possible entry qualification if it is focused in areas such as medical physics.
PhD in Medical Physics funding options
Most PhDs in Medical Physics in the UK are funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC), which provides a tuition fee waiver and a living cost stipend. Depending on the research topic, you may be required to join a specific project or apply for an independent funding package.
Some PhDs in Medical Physics have a funding option where it is mandatory for students to join a project. However, if you are applying for an independent package, you may be required to prove that your research meets certain academic criteria before you can be considered for funding.
PhD in Medical Physics careers
PhD graduates in Medical Physics often go on to careers in academia, medical technology and pharmaceuticals. You may also work in sectors such as forensics, nuclear energy, security and defence.
Research Postgraduate Studies @HKUMed 2025/26
Research Postgraduate Studies @HKUMed 2025/26. Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy applications start on 1 Sep 2024! Get your hands on our latest pamphlet and contact your new supervisor NOW. Read more
Wearable Machine Learning Enabled RF Sensors for Measuring Human Hydration
Supervisory Team: Suan Hui Pu. Project description. Dehydration in humans can lead to severe health consequences if left untreated. Read more
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Commercial partner: Perspectum Ltd. Aim. To determine the pathophysiological mechanisms associated with changes in liver MRI biomarkers, and which relate to adverse cardiovascular outcomes. Read more
Funded PhD Programme for Health Professionals at the Universities of Cambridge, East Anglia and at the Wellcome Sanger Institute
The Universities of Cambridge and East Anglia, together with the Wellcome Sanger Institute, invite applications for up to 7 fellowships in the PhD Programme for Health Professionals, to be taken up by the end of 2025. Read more
Funded PhD Programme for Health Professionals at the Universities of Cambridge, East Anglia and at the Wellcome Sanger Institute
The Universities of Cambridge and East Anglia, together with the Wellcome Sanger Institute, invite applications for up to 7 fellowships in the PhD Programme for Health Professionals, to be taken up by the end of 2025. Read more
Funded PhD Programme for Health Professionals at the Universities of Cambridge, East Anglia and at the Wellcome Sanger Institute
The Universities of Cambridge and East Anglia, together with the Wellcome Sanger Institute, invite applications for up to 7 fellowships in the PhD Programme for Health Professionals, to be taken up by the end of 2025. Read more
Development of an Anthropomorphic Phantom for PErsonalised Radioimmunotherapy (DAPPER)
Supervisory Team: Dr. Orestis Katsamenis, Dr. Charles Burson-Thomas, Dr. Sofia Michopoulou, (Faculty of Medicine & University Hospital Southampton), Dr. Read more
Acoustofluidics Manipulation of Cells and Tissue for Precision Biomedicine
EPSRC fully funded 3.5 year PhD starting January 2025. Description of Project. There is a critical need for faster diagnostics and more effective drug delivery systems in healthcare. Read more
Calibration free, high throughput UHF MRI using parallel transmission
Ultrahigh field MRI allows us to achieve high resolution imaging within achievable acquisition durations. This key benefit has driven strong recent uptake particularly for tertiary care settings, where cases that are inconclusive at lower field strengths are referred. Read more
Sunlight exposure and cutaneous production of vitamin D in Black African/Afro-Caribbean adults
Our main source of vitamin D is through skin exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) in sunlight. Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones and is associated with reduced incidence of several cancers and immune-mediated disorders. Read more
Unlocking the Full Potential of EEG: A Data-Driven Approach to Functional Neuroimaging in the Absence of MRI
Quantitative methods for studying human brain function are foundational to modern neuroscience. Among these, electroencephalography (EEG) stands out as a non-invasive technique that measures the brain's electromagnetic activity, offering crucial insights for both research and clinical applications. Read more
EPSRC DTP studentship: The Beat Goes On: developing ultra-fast MRI techniques to measure pulsatile blood flow and arterial stiffness in the brain
The School of Physics and Astronomy at Cardiff University is delighted to offer fully funded EPSRC studentships starting in January 2025. Read more
Medical Physics: Development and validation of novel MRI methods using models of disease.
Project Description. At Glasgow’s Experimental MRI Centre (GEMRIC) we are interested in pushing the boundaries of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and its application to biomedical research. Read more
Take your research degree with the Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia
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