Antimicrobial Gels for Biomedical Applications
Loughborough UniversityLoughborough, United Kingdom
Course overview
Infection is one of the most serious complications following tissue injury and there is a vital need for novel treatments to improve patient outcomes. Non-drug-based antimicrobials have recently shown success in providing substantially improved outcomes by delivery of multi-modal forms of action that are difficult for microbes to develop resistance towards. This project will add a further line of defence by leveraging the specificity of enzymes in combination with biocompatible delivery gels, based on deep eutectic solvents, to form multifunctional, non-dehydrating healing gels.
As part of our team, you contribute to a multi-partner programme that will use highthroughput experimentation and/or computational analysis to understand how formulations can be varied to both continue to deliver antimicrobial response and ensure enzyme compatibility and functionality from a molecular level. You will use this learning to tailor materials for specific biomedical applications, including investigating the possibilities for 3D printing. As the project is multidisciplinary, training will be provided as required.
You will also have a range of opportunities to gain valuable transferrable skills (including through our doctoral college), network with international and industry partners, and be well-set up for a role in either industry, data science or academia at the end of the programme. 94% of Loughborough’s research impact is rated world-leading or internationally excellent. REF 2021
Key highlights
- Develops enzyme-based antimicrobial healing gels using deep eutectic solvents
- Contributes to a multi-partner research programme on infection treatment
- Uses high-throughput experimentation and/or computational analysis of formulations
- Explores tailoring materials for biomedical uses, including 3D printing
- Networking with international and industry partners throughout the project
- Transferable skills training available through the doctoral college
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
Scholarships
Alumni Bursary
10% of tuition fees which will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account.
Up to 10% of feesAlumni Discount
UK students: £1,500 tuition fee discount for one academic year. International students: £3,000 tuition fee discount for one academic year.
Care Leaver's Scholarship
Excellence Scholarships
UK students: £3,000 off tuition fees; International students: £6,000 off tuition fees which will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account.
International Sports Student Postgraduate Bursary
Our International Sports Student Postgraduate Bursary offers a £12,000 tuition fee discount (set against the tuition fees of your chosen postgraduate taught programme ONLY).
Up to £12,000London 10th Anniversary Award
£5,000 off tuition fees.
Up to £5,000Loughborough Business School Scholarship
£1,500 (UK students) and £3,000 (international students) off tuition fees which will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account.
MBA Progress with Purpose Scholarship
50% of tuition fees which will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account.
Up to 50% of feesQatari Ghanim Al-Muftah Excellence Scholarship
Careers this course leads to
- Biomedical materials research scientist
- Formulation scientist
- Data scientist
- Postdoctoral research associate
- University lecturer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,006 | International: £28,600
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Loughborough University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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