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We have 60 Medical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK
Medical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK
We have 60 Medical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK
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.
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Multimodal imaging of brain metabolism in humans in vivo
The overall goal of this PhD thesis is the development and implementation of metabolic imaging techniques, including arterial spin labelling (ASL) perfusion MRI1 and quantitative BOLD MRI2 , for a comprehensive assessment of oxygen metabolism in the healthy brain at baseline. Read more
New-generation neuromusculoskeletal computational modelling for digital patient
Location. Streatham Campus, Exeter. The University of Exeter’s Department of Engineering is inviting applications for a fully-funded PhD studentship. Read more
Technological Advancements In Radiotherapy Leading To Dose Delivery via FLASH
Commercial partner: Teledyne e2v (Teledyne UK Limited). Over 25% of cancer patients in the UK receive radiotherapy, often delivered in multiple fractions over several weeks. Read more
Advanced Microstructural Imaging in the Prostate
We invite applications for a dynamic PhD research opportunity in the field of advanced microstructural imaging within the context of prostate health assessment. Read more
Computational Studies of Haemodynamic Properties in Arteriovenous Fistula and Peripheral Arteries
Understanding the haemodynamic properties in coronary artery and renal dialysis venous access (DVA) in patients will help to improve the performance and longevity of renal DVA and coronary stent which underpins the life supporting haemodialysis techniques. Read more
PhD in Cancer Imaging – Development of novel medical lipid profiling technique for integrated Magnetic Resonance (MR) spectroscopy and imaging to unravel the underpinning biological mechanism in breast cancer
Overview. Breast cancer is a major and expanding health challenge, with an urgent need for strategies for early detection and precision treatment. Read more
Combining laser and ultrasound based molecular delivery strategies for enhanced drug delivery
Overview. This project addresses the critical area of delivering therapeutics to the skin. If successful, the approach will have direct and positive consequences for the treatment of a range of skin diseases, but may also be viewed as a more generic means of drug delivery for treating a much wider range of disease. Read more
Advancing optics and electronics of endoscopy and endomicroscopy
Throughout the history of microscopy, the endeavour has been to see smaller and smaller features. The key challenge in biology has been to observe this in vivo as this provides a dynamic view into living phenomena. Read more
Developing a predictive digital dashboard to prevent falls in hospitalised older adults: a mixed methods feasibility study (AGILE)
The World Health Organization (2021) report falls as the second leading cause of accidental injury or death, with 37.3 million severe falls annually. Read more
Explainable artificial intelligence in Bayesian machine learning research and applications
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been successfully applied to various applications with the breakthrough of deep learning (DL) in recent years. Read more
Virtual Reality Toolkit for Diabetes. MRC GW4 BioMed DTP PhD studentship 2024/25 Entry, PhD in Clinical and Biomedical Sciences
About the GW4 BioMed2 Doctoral Training Partnership. The partnership brings together the Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff (lead) and Exeter to develop the next generation of biomedical researchers. Read more
The Department of Oncology at the University of Oxford
The Department of Oncology employs multidisciplinary approaches from physics, biology, chemistry and mathematical modelling to investigate DNA biology and epigenetics, cell and environmental biology of tumour tissue, and both systemic and local immunological responses in cancer. Read more
Untying the knot: Remodelling of G4 structures by the NER machinery- implications in human DNA repair and regulatory pathways
Open PhD position on Genome Stability and Biochemistry. Joint PhD scholarship - St Andrews and Bonn-Biology. Untying the knot. Remodelling of G4 structures by the NER machinery- implications in human DNA repair and regulatory pathways. Read more
Exploring Sensorimotor Function and Developing Rehabilitation Strategies using Experimental and Computational Approaches
In collaboration with a multidisciplinary team consisting of biologists, clinicians, engineers, mathematicians, and computational biologists and startups around the globe, we aim to decipher the organizational principles of sensorimotor function in mammals. Read more
Nanoparticle dynamics and behaviour - a new approach to tracking and measurement of key physical properties
There are an increasing number of global challenges such as the development of functional pharmaceutical nanoparticles for the delivery of innovative new… Read more
