Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2026 - Application deadline not specified.
- Starting January 2027 - Application deadline not specified.
- Starting May 2027 - Application deadline not specified.
You can apply for a PhD or other postgraduate research degree using our Direct Application System.
We have three start dates per academic year.
Language
English
TOEFL IBT: 87
IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Dundee, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Bio & Biomedical Engineering
Overview
The work is highly collaborative, with the majority of projects linking with colleagues in the School of Medicine within Ninewells Hospital in Dundee. Research spans a number of areas spanning technique and instrumentation development through to their applications at the tissue level as well as on patients and patient derived samples.
The PhD degree of Biomedical Engineering is offered at the University of Dundee.
Key Facts
The four year programme offers students from a wide range of backgrounds the opportunity to develop their skills in core and advanced biomedical engineering through a tailored training programme encompassing taught courses as well as research rotations as required by each student. Students can try a number of mini-projects before choosing their final research project which will run full time in years 2-4 of the programme. The final PhD projects will be supervised by two members of academic staff.
Biomedical engineers students develop very strong practical, analytical and computational skills, which are highly valued by employers in a wide range of industries, not only in the immediate area of biomedical engineering; graduates should also be qualified to apply for further roles in academia.
Programme Structure
Research focusses on areas such as:
- cancer diagnosis
- tissue engineering
- MRI
- ultrasound
- OCT
- electrography
- instrumentation
- light tissue interactions
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL IBT: 87
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
Entry requirements:
- For entry to the 4 year PhD programme students should have a degree in an appropriate subject with the equivalent of a UK 2:1 classification.
- An MSc for an English speaking University would be desirable, but not a requirement.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International: 60,324 AUD / year (≈ 32,052 GBP / year)
Domestic: 18,378 AUD / year (≈ 9,765 GBP / year)
Additional Details
- Band 1: £5,151 (domestic) / £28,840 (international)
- Band 2: £9,765 (domestic) / £32,052 (international)
- Band 3: £45,093 (international)
Living costs
Dundee, United Kingdom
1,481-2,812 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships are available for Biomedical Engineering.