PhD/MPhil Biomedical engineering at University of Dundee

Programme overview

Four-year PhD in biomedical engineering combining engineering and medicine in basic research laboratories and clinical settings.

Faculty: School of Science and Engineering | Department: Biomedical Engineering | Duration: 4 years (year 1 taught material and research rotations; years 2-4 research project) | Intake: Starts: May, September, January (applications listed for May 2026, Sep 2026, Jan 2027, May 2027). | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 includes taught material and research rotations; years 2-4 are a full-time research project. Research covers cancer diagnosis, tissue engineering, MRI, ultrasound, OCT, electrography, instrumentation and light-tissue interactions.

Career pathways

Practical, analytical and computational skills are described as highly valued by employers across many industries; graduates are qualified to apply for academic roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree in an appropriate subject equivalent to a UK 2:1; an MSc from an English-speaking university is desirable but not required. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in Reading, 5.5 in Listening, 6.0 in Speaking and 6.0 in Writing (other English qualifications accepted; some nationalities exempt).

Intake: Starts: May, September, January (applications listed for May 2026, Sep 2026, Jan 2027, May 2027).

Duration: 4 years (year 1 taught material and research rotations; years 2-4 research project)

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