PhD Health Technologies
Course overview
The PhD in Health Technologies at Swansea University is a research-based doctoral programme focused on the use, development and evaluation of technologies in health care. The programme covers topics such as wearable devices, remote monitoring, telemedicine systems, artificial intelligence models in diagnosis and treatment, and other digital or engineering-based innovations aimed at improving health outcomes. The goal is for students to select a technology-related health problem, carry out original research, and contribute to knowledge or practice in health technologies.
This PhD is run within the Faculty of Allied Health (or in collaboration with the medical/engineering schools) at Swansea University. It can be studied full-time (typically three years) or part-time (up to six years), depending on the student’s circumstances. Supervisors will guide students in defining their research question, selecting methods, and conducting the work in areas such as device design, health monitoring systems, telehealth services, data analytics for health technologies and evaluation of interventions. Learning in this PhD programme takes the form of supervised research, research method training, seminars, and conferences. Assessment is mainly through the submission of a doctoral thesis presenting original research, followed by a viva (oral defence).
Entry requirements
Applicants must prepare a research proposal outlining the prospective technology topic and identify a suitable supervisory team.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants to the PhD in Health Technologies at Swansea University are expected to hold a good honours degree (2:1 or above) and typically a relevant master’s degree in health sciences, engineering, computing or a related discipline.
- Alternatively, applicants with a UK first-class honours degree (or a non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) who do not hold a master’s degree will be considered on an individual basis.
English Proficiency:
- The English language requirement for non-native speakers is IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.5.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Excellence Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Swansea University Sport Scholarship
Financial support (of up to £2000).
Thrive Bursary
The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).
Up to £4,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the PhD Health Technologies programme can work as:
- Health Technology Researcher
- Clinical Innovation Engineer
- Digital Health Consultant
- Biomedical Device Development Scientist
- Telemedicine Programme Manager
Cost of study
For full-time international students, the annual tuition fee to study a PhD in Health Technologies at Swansea University is listed at £24,400. Students should expect a maximum increase of up to 3% in tuition per year.
Admission
To apply for the Swansea University PhD Health Technologies programme, applicants should submit an online application through the university’s postgraduate research portal. If you need assistance, you can reach out to one of our experienced counsellors at AHZ.
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