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  Hello My Robot Doctor – Designing Self-Adaptive Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) for Improved User Experience for Repeat Prescriptions


   Faculty of Science & Technology

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About the Project

The Department of Computing and Informatics, Faculty of Science of Technology, Bournemouth University working in partnership with IQ HealthTech Ltd., welcomes applications for a Match Funded PhD studentship in designing safe and effective self-adaptive Electronic Prescription Services (EPS) for improved end-user experience for repeat prescriptions. The studentship is for 3 years, which will begin in September 2017. The student will be supported by an annual £14,000 stipend and up to an additional £3,000 to support training and development costs during the studentship.

The match funder, IQ HealthTech Ltd. (Company Reg No. 07684840) is a leading chemotherapy prescribing solution provider in the UK working closely with the private healthcare and NHS sectors.

The successful candidate will work as a full time Postgraduate Researcher (PGR) within the Department under the supervision of a group of experienced academics from Human Computer Interaction Research Group (BUCHI) and Cyber Security Research Group (BUCSR) as well as Coventry University. The PGR will also be requested to spend a minimum of one day at IQ HealthTech Ltd. every week working closely with the company supervisor. The PGR will receive advices from the Department of Nursing and Clinical Sciences (advisor TBC), Bournemouth University.

How to apply: Applications are made via our website using the Apply Online button below. If you have an enquiry about this project please contact us via the Email NOW button below, however your application will only be processed once you have submitted an application form as opposed to emailing your CV to us.

Candidates for funded PhD studentship must demonstrate outstanding qualities and be motivated to complete a PhD in 3 years.
Fully-funded studentship candidates must demonstrate outstanding academic potential with preferably a 1st class honours degree and/or a Master’s degree with distinction or equivalent Grade Point Average. An IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 minimum (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) is essential for candidates for whom English is not their first language.

In addition to satisfying basic entry criteria, BU will look closely at the qualities, skills and background of each candidate and what they can bring to their chosen research project in order to ensure successful completion.

Funding Notes

Funded candidates will receive a maintenance grant of £14,000 (unless otherwise specified) per annum, to cover their living expenses and have their fees waived for 36 months. In addition, research costs, including field work and conference attendance, will be met.
Funded Studentships are open to both UK/EU and International students unless otherwise specified.