Key Information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2026 - Apply anytime.
- Starting January 2027 - Apply anytime.
- Starting April 2027 - Apply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Bio & Biomedical Engineering
Overview
Today, research in the Biomedical Materials at Queen Mary University of London benefits from both excellent well-equipped laboratories and an extensive infrastructure of computational facilities.
Key facts
- There is significant collaboration and interaction between our internationally leading academics working in multidisciplinary research areas. The research findings are incorporated into teaching, which means that our graduates learn about the very latest skills and advancements in the field, equipping them well for their future careers.
- We welcome PhD Research Degree applications from suitable qualified students from across the world (minimum equivalent of a 2:1 hons degree or international equivalent).
- Find out more about the PhD Research Degree studentships currently available in the School of Engineering.
Visit the programme website for more information
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Biomedical Materials
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 92
- PTE Academic: 71
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
- The entrance requirement for entry to a research degree is a good second class honours degree or a master's degree from an UK university, a recognised equivalent from an accredited overseas institution or an equivalent professional qualification.
- Please provide a transcript of your degree(s). If you have not yet completed your degree please provide a transcript of your results achieved to date.
- Research Proposal.
- Two references. Please provide the contact details of two referees.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)/ Resume.
- Statement of purpose Your statement of purpose should explain why you want to study your proposed course and how it will help your life and career.
- IELTS certificate If English is not your first language then you will require a valid English certificate, The College’s standard requirement for English is IELTS 6.5 with a minimum score of 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other individual test section (R,L,S).
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
International: 59,714 AUD / year (≈ 31,350 GBP / year)
Domestic: 9,116 AUD / year (≈ 4,786 GBP / year)
Living costs
London, United Kingdom: 2,166-4,109 AUD / month
Funding
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- HSS PhD Studentships — Provided by university — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified
- Egyptian Bureau for Cultural & Educational Affairs- PhD Scholarships — Provided by university — Grant: 1592 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- National Research and Innovation Agency of Uruguay — Provided by university — Grant: 20000 USD — Deadline: Not specified
- China Scholarship Council Scholarships — Provided by university — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 28 Jan 2027
- Turkish Embassy Scholarships — Provided by university — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified
- ANID (Becas Chile) Scholarship — Provided by university — Grant: 1000 GBP — Deadline: Anytime
- Queen Mary Alumni Loyalty Award — Provided by university — Grant: 1000 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- Children of Alumni Award — Provided by university — Grant: 1000 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships — Independent provider — Grant: 3500 USD — Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Independent provider — Grant: 19000 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 28 Feb 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students — Independent provider — Grant: 5000 USD — Deadline: 28 Aug 2026
- The PhD Prep Fellowship — Independent provider — Grant: 10000 USD — Deadline: 01 Sep 2026
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider — Grant: 3000 USD — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Independent provider — Grant: 22500 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1500 USD — Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider — Grant: 12000 USD — Deadline: 11 Jan 2027