Biological Sciences (health economic) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 27 Biological Sciences (health economic) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Health and education outcomes of children with Sickle Cell Disease in England

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust GOSH BRC Applied Child Health Informatics Theme (Non-Clinical) PhD Studentships

SCD is a serious, life-long condition that can cause anaemia, increased infection risk, and pain.1 Around 300 babies are born with SCD annually in the UK. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Knowles, Prof P Hardelid

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Understanding psychiatric outcomes in children born with cleft lip and/or palate using genetics

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. Cleft of the lip and/or palate is a common birth defect worldwide and occurs at a rate of one in 650 live births in the UK. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Stergiakouli, Dr S Lewis, Prof M J Owen, Dr M van den Bree

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Socio-ecological research to understand the potential impacts of alternative protein sources in the UK and Europe

University of Leeds School of Earth & Environment

We are looking for an academically excellent, impact-focused candidate for an interdisciplinary PhD project working at the science-policy interface. Read more

Supervisors: Dr DR Williams, Dr N M Lomax

3 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Increasing physical activity levels among frail older adults: studying optimal implementation and mechanisms through which benefits occur

University of Birmingham School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

The Centre for National Training and Research Excellence in Understanding behaviour (Centre-UB) is inviting applications for a Doctoral Studentship, with our collaborative partner St Andrew’s Healthcare, to start in October 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S.J.E. Lucas, Dr K Segaert, Dr JJCS Veldhuijzen van Zanten

16 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health

The University of Manchester

Choose Manchester for your postgraduate research programme and conduct research that has a real-world impact. At Manchester you will undertake your research and training alongside experts, while developing your skills and finding the solutions to some of the most pressing issues in biology, medicine and health. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) PhD Opportunities

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Understanding the mechanisms behind co-linkage of antimicrobial and heavy metal resistance genes in pathogenic bacteria from livestock in the UK.

University of Reading School of Biological Sciences

Project Overview. . Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a crisis of international concern, with approximately 44% of all prescribed antibiotics used in veterinary medicine within the UK. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Mulley, Prof S C Andrews

24 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Developing in vitro techniques to investigate host-parasite interactions in shrimps

University of Kent School of Biosciences

In the heart of Asia's thriving shrimp industry lies a silent threat that undermines both economic vitality and food security. devastating diseases caused by viruses and other microbial pathogens, notably gregarine apicomplexans. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Tsaousis, Dr J Korzelius

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Investigating the effect of plastics recycling on nanoplastic production in packaging applications

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

Nanoplastics, defined as plastic particles measuring less than 1000 nanometres, have emerged as a significant concern due to their ability to infiltrate ecosystems, posing potential risks to the environment. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T McDonald

25 August 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Nanotechnology: Fully Funded EPSRC and Grove Materials Ltd PhD Scholarship: Designer nanoparticles for biomedicine and energy: Physics meets biology and chemistry

Swansea University School of Aerospace, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Funding providers: EPSRC (CASE) with co-sponsor, Grove Nanomaterials Limited. Subject areas: Nanotechnology, physics, chemistry, biotechnology. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Palmer

24 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Mathematical modelling of transmission and worldwide distribution of neglected zoonotic diseases

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Neglected zoonotic diseases associated with farms are infectious diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans and are often overlooked or underprioritized in low-resource agricultural settings. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Tingas, Dr N Wheelhouse

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Disease modelling to understand long-term progression and treatment response in Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust GOSH BRC Applied Child Health Informatics Theme (Non-Clinical) PhD Studentships

This project addresses the urgent medical need to collect and analyse big data sources. on the natural history disease progression of children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Baranello, Dr D Ridout

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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The application of machine-learning to establish baselines and assess change in sensitive marine habitats

University of the Highlands and Islands Scottish Association for Marine Science

This is an exciting and unparalleled opportunity to join an international team of researchers using automated (machine-learning) based image analysis to map benthos on the Greenlandic shelf and shelf edge. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Wilding, Dr J Marlow, Dr J Halpin, Dr N Zwershke

16 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Self funded PhD in Biology: Novel approaches for valorisation of seaweed biomass

University of York Department of Biology

Lead Supervisor. Dr T Tonon (Department of Biology). Co-Supervisor. Dr Leonardo Gomez (Department of Biology). Context. Seaweeds are crucial to maintain biodiversity in coastal environments and to support livelihood of some coastal communities. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Tonon

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Full scholarship at EPSRC CDT in Advanced Engineering for Personalised Surgery & Intervention

King’s College London Department of Surgical & Interventional Engineering

Surgery is recognised as an “indivisible, indispensable part of health care” but the NHS struggles to meet its rising demand. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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PhD in Pre-Clinical Drug Discovery

Lancaster University Biomedical and Life Sciences

Antibiotic resistance presents a significant global challenge, with profound consequences for public health, economic burdens, and human lives. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Clancy, Dr M Munir, Prof D Middleton

31 July 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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We have 27 Biological Sciences (health economic) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Biological Sciences (health economic) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 27 Biological Sciences (health economic) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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