University of Liverpool

Clinical Engineering

University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom

Course overview

Clinical engineering is essential for integrating technology into healthcare by ensuring medical devices and systems are safe, effective, and optimised for patient care. This field plays a critical role in improving healthcare delivery, enhancing patient outcomes, and advancing medical innovations through the application of engineering principles. The PhD in Clinical Engineering at the University of Liverpool focuses on the intersection of engineering, technology, and healthcare.

The programme is designed to cultivate independent research skills, with personalised supervision and access to advanced laboratories and clinical settings. Postgraduate researchers receive comprehensive training in regulatory standards, design methodologies, and data analysis relevant to clinical environments. Additional support includes workshops in scientific writing, grant applications, and career development.

Collaborative opportunities with healthcare professionals and industry partners enhance the practical application of research, preparing graduates for impactful careers in clinical settings, academia, and the medical technology industry. Relevant research areas include medical device development, biomedical signal processing, rehabilitation engineering, and health informatics.

Key highlights

  • Personalised supervision with access to advanced laboratories and clinical settings
  • Training in regulatory standards, design methodologies and clinical data analysis
  • Workshops in scientific writing, grant applications and career development
  • Collaboration with healthcare professionals and industry partners
  • Research areas include medical device development and biomedical signal processing
  • Further research in rehabilitation engineering and health informatics

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • E. Allison Peers Masters Scholarship in Iberian and Latin American Studies

    The scholarship provides £5,000 towards fees, plus a £5,000 stipend, for students undertaking a Hispanic topic in any master's programme in the Department of Languages, Cultures and Film at the University of Liverpool.

    Up to £5,000
  • Health, Cultures and Societies Bursary

    The successful candidate will receive a one-off fee reduction of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000
  • Hodgson Law Scholarship

  • Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduates

    If you're an international student, you could be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £7,000.

    Up to £7,000
  • Liverpool Law School Hong Kong Scholarships

    Two scholarships worth £1,000 each.

    Up to £1,000
  • Liverpool Law School LLM Bursaries

    Two bursaries worth £500 each for Home students. Two bursaries wroth £1,000 each for international students.

  • MA in Chinese-English Translating and Interpreting Scholarships

    Students awarded this scholarship will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000
  • Management School MBA Excellence Scholarship

    50% tuition fee discounts are available.

    Up to 50% of fees
  • Manuel Irujo Scholarship in Basque Studies

    The scholarship provides approximately £5,000.

  • MusicFutures Scholarship for International Intellectual Property Law LLM

    Up to five scholarships are available, each worth £12,500 in the form of a tuition fee discount.

    Up to £12,500
  • Peter Astaire Memorial Scholarship in Beatles Studies

    Up to two awards are available in each academic year, with each award worth £4,000.

    Up to £4,000
  • Scholarships for MA Political Science and International Relations

    The Department of Politics is pleased to announce two £5,000 scholarships for students wishing to pursue the MA in Political Science and International Relations.

    Up to £5,000
  • Scholarships for Master's in Public Administration and Policy

    Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000
  • Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Education

    Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000
  • Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Film Studies

    Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000
  • Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in History

    Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000
  • Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Translation

    Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000
  • University of Liverpool Humanitarian Scholarships for Master's Programmes

  • University of Liverpool International College (UoLIC) Excellence Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Clinical Engineer
  • Clinical Scientist (Clinical Engineering)
  • Medical Device Engineer
  • Research Scientist in Medical Technology
  • University Lecturer
  • Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Cost of study

UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £5,238; Part-time: £2,619 | International: Full-time place, per year - £32,200; Part-time: £16,100

Admission

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