Bangor University

PhD Medical Visualization and Simulation

Bangor University

Course overview

The PhD Medical Visualisation and Simulation at Bangor University enables students to undertake advanced research into how medical data and procedures are represented, simulated, and analysed using computer graphics, virtual reality, and simulation technologies.

Research may include medical visualisation, surgical simulation, telemedicine tools, and interactive or immersive visualisation across computational platforms. Students work under close academic supervision, collaborating with research groups to design and complete a doctoral project over a typical duration of three years (full-time).

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • A strong honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject such as Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Imaging, or related computing or medical technology fields
  • Applicants with different degrees may be considered if they demonstrate relevant skills or experience in computing, medical imaging, or research

English Language Requirements:

  • IELTS overall score of 6.5 or equivalent English language qualification accepted by Bangor University

Scholarships

  • Alumni Scholarship

    £1,000 in addition to any other international scholarship awarded by Bangor University, UK (excluding the Vice-Chancellor scholarship), awarded for each year of study.

    Up to £1,000

  • Deans Scholarship

    Undergraduate: £6,000 (per year of study); Postgraduate: £6,000.

    Up to £6,000

  • Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research

    20% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Heads of School Scholarship

    10% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Inclusive Bangor Scholarships

    Payment towards tuition fees for one-year taught or research postgraduate Masters (or for two years if studying part-time). This will be capped at £9,500.

  • International Scholarships

    Undergraduate: £4,000 minimum (per year of study); Postgraduate: £6,000.

  • Refugee Scholarship

  • Start-Up Bursaries

    Start Up Bursaries of £1,000 are available to those students (aged under 25) entering the University from care.

    Up to £1,000

  • Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships

    50% discount on the published International Tuition Fee for each year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Vice-Chancellor Scholarship

    Undergraduate & Postgraduate Taught - £10,000

    Up to £10,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the PhD Medical Visualisation and Simulation gain advanced expertise in medical visualisation, simulation technologies, and computational methods. Career opportunities may include:

  • Research Scientist in medical imaging or simulation laboratories
  • Developer of surgical simulation and virtual reality training tools
  • Clinical Technology Specialist working with hospitals or medical technology companies
  • Consultant in telemedicine, digital health, or medical software development
  • Research and Development Officer designing interactive medical training systems

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee for international students undertaking the PhD Medical Visualisation and Simulation at Bangor University is £20,000. Tuition fees may be reviewed and adjusted periodically by the university.

Admission

Applications can be submitted online through Bangor University’s School of Computer Science portal. For personalised guidance with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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