PhD Biomedical Engineering at University of Kent

Programme overview

A research degree offering cutting-edge projects across biomedical disciplines, for example AI-powered wearable sensors for dysphagia therapy and brain-machine interaction, AI algorithms for medical decision making and image analysis, and virtual reality care settings for people with dementia. Students take part in regular research seminars and workshops.

Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time, 6 to 7 years part-time | Intake: September, January, April | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

An independent research project in biomedical engineering, with research seminars, workshops and the Researcher Development Programme.

Career pathways

Programmes are developed with industrial organisations, preparing students for long-term careers in the discipline; skills developed include problem solving, report writing, leadership and teamwork.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2.1 or higher honours degree, or an MSc with Merit or above, in Biomedical Engineering, Medical Physics or a related Engineering subject. Students needing a student visa cannot study part-time unless on a distance or blended programme with no on-campus provision. International applicants: Good English (B2 CEFR), for example IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component or PTE Academic 63 with at least 59 in each sub-test; a UK degree or a degree from a majority English-speaking country may also satisfy the requirement.

International applicants: GBP 23,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September, January, April

Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time, 6 to 7 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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