PhD Biomedical Engineering at Swansea University

Programme overview

Research degree in biomedical engineering at Swansea University's Bay Campus, applying engineering principles to the human body and to machines and instrumentation used in healthcare, with computational and mathematical analysis of biomedical systems.

Faculty: School of Engineering and Applied Sciences | Department: Biomedical Engineering | Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Intake: October, January, April and July | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research within three themes: bioanalytics (data modelling and statistical analysis), biomaterials (novel therapeutics) and biomechanics (experimental and computational study of biomechanical systems), with collaborations with medical schools and industry partners such as GSK, Bruker Nano, Olympus Surgical Technologies and Renishaw.

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Application information

Entry requirements

PhD: Applicants must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2:1 level (or non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) in Engineering or a similar relevant science discipline; graduates in computational science or mathematics are also welcome. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component, or a Swansea-recognised equivalent. Non-UK applicants require ATAS clearance. One reference is required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,006 a year (2025/26). UK student full-time annual rate (2025/26 entry point); part-time is half. Charged over the minimum candidature period. Bench fees may apply. Source

International applicants: GBP 25,000 a year (2026/27). full-time tuition, Year 1 fee; fees in later years increase by 3%. Source

Intake: October, January, April and July

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

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