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We have 45 Cardiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK
Cardiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK
We have 45 Cardiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK
A PhD in Cardiology gives you the chance to lead your own research project that will further our current understanding of cardiovascular sciences.
Whether you are modelling blood motion in deformable vessels, identifying platelet interactions to prevent cancer, or understanding cardiovascular risk in patients with kidney disease, you will be aiming to improve the lives of millions of people around the globe.
What’s it like to study a PhD in Cardiology?
Doing a PhD in Cardiology you will become proficient in the skills necessary to contribute to a research portfolio which spans genetics and development, experimental cardiology, vascular biology, and clinical research, as well as healthcare evaluation, implementation, and policy.
Some typical research topics in Cardiology include:
- cardiac and vascular electrophysiology
- heart failure and arrhythmias
- cardiovascular genetics and development
- obesity
- stroke
- imaging and regenerative therapy
Typical Cardiology PhD research projects take between three and four years to complete.
To be awarded your PhD, you must submit a thesis of about 60,000 words and defend it during your viva exam.
PhD in Cardiology entry requirements
The entry requirements for a typical PhD in Cardiology usually involve a Bachelors and a Masters degree in a related subject. You will also need to submit a compelling research proposal detailing your study plans. You may also need some professional experience in Cardiology, depending on the programme.
PhD in Cardiology funding options
In the UK, PhDs in Cardiology are funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC), which provides a tuition fee waiver and a living cost stipend. Depending on the programme, you may submit your own research proposal before being considered for funding or apply for a project that already has funding attached.
It is also possible to apply for a PhD loan to help with the costs of a doctorate in Cardiology (although this cannot be combined with Research Council funding). Other options for financial support include university scholarships, graduate teaching assistantships and charities.
If you are considering a part-time PhD in Cardiology, it may also be worth asking your employer if they are happy to sponsor you.
PhD in Cardiology careers
Depending on your area of interest, you could take up an academic, postdoctoral, or clinical role in the public and private sectors and work with colleagues in imaging, regenerative medicine, genetics, and epidemiology to name a few.
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The weight loss independent effects of new obesity pharmacotherapies on glycaemia, cardiometabolic parameters and weight regulation mechanisms in people with obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Project Highlights. Development of advanced experimental medicine skills (including appetite, glycaemia and body composition assessments). Read more
Investigating the prognostic use of haemostatic markers to predict disease progression and cardiovascular risk in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), particularly those with rapid progression. Read more
3D computer vision-based guidance system for cardiac interventional procedures (MAYL_U23SCID)
About the Project. X-ray fluoroscopy is a type of medical imaging that shows a continuous X-ray image on a monitor. Surgeons use it to guide devices (e.g. Read more
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Cardiovascular effects of combination therapy with VEGF inhibitors and immune checkpoint inhibitors in cancer treatment
The success in cancer therapy observed in the past two decades is tightly associated with the introduction of new therapeutic strategies, which include combination therapies. Read more
Development and Disease Modelling in Engineered Vascular Tissues
Start Date. 1st October 2023. Application consists of completing an online application. Please visit. KCL website. for more information on the project, eligibility criteria and application instructions. Read more
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Understanding the role of impaired microvascular flow in disuse-induced insulin resistance and muscle loss, and the potential of muscle contraction as interventional strategy to improve rehabilitation and metabolic health.. Exeter Biomedical Research Centre - NIHR funded PhD Studentship
About the Partnership. The National Institute for Health Research Biomedical Research Centre for Exeter (NIHR Exeter BRC) is a collaboration between University of Exeter (UoE), The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHS Royal Devon) and other SW NHS organisations. Read more
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Personalised pulmonary rehabilitation: harnessing the power of cardiopulmonary exercise testing. Exeter Biomedical Research Centre - NIHR funded PhD Studentship for 2023/24 Entry
About the Partnership. The National Institute for Health Research Biomedical Research Centre for Exeter (NIHR Exeter BRC) is a collaboration between University of Exeter (UoE), The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHS Royal Devon) and other SW NHS organisations. Read more
Elucidating spatio-temporal nuclear dynamics in 4D using state-of-the-art imaging in beating hearts
Traditionally, a cell’s nucleus has been regarded as a passive organelle that stores and protects the genome, facilitating transcription and replication. Read more
Digital Music Therapeutics for Precision Cardiovascular Medicine
This research project focuses on developing individualised, explanatory computational models for modulating autonomic responses through music that can be used in digital therapeutics for cardiovascular health, with focus on treatments for raised blood pressure. Read more
Modelling blood motion in deformable vessels
This project aims to introduce a novel approach in studying blood flow in deformable vessels by simultaneously considering both the fluid (blood) and the structure (vessel) through analytical and numerical approaches. Read more
PhD in addiction medicine
This 3-year PhD will explore the mechanistic insights into the pathophysiology of opioid dependence by examining vascular function and oxidative stress. Read more
Join the NIHR-BRC PhD studentship scheme at the University of Sheffield
As a world leading centre for research and training, the NIHR Sheffield BRC is keen to attract and cultivate the most promising academic researchers. Read more
A Multi-Omics approach to understanding cardiovascular risk in patients with End-Stage Kidney Disease
Background. End-stage Kidney failure, also known as End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD), is the final, irreversible stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD), where kidney function has worsened to the point that the kidneys can no longer function independently. Read more
Building a toxicological screen to predict drug-induced pulmonary hypertension (RANAA_U23MRC)
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a debilitating, often fatal disease, affecting both children and adults, which is caused by structural changes (vascular remodelling) of pulmonary blood vessels leading to their narrowing and obliteration (PMID:15194174). Read more
The British Heart Foundation 4-year PhD programme in Cardiovascular Science
The University of Edinburgh, a world-leading institution for biomedical research, invites applications to The British Heart Foundation 4-year PhD programme in Cardiovascular Science. Read more