PhD Biomedical Engineering
Course overview
The PhD Biomedical Engineering at the University of Surrey gives you the chance to employ cutting-edge science to make discoveries that will contribute to solving medical problems with engineering tools. This doctoral degree will give you the knowledge, skills, and expertise needed for a career in engineering, research, or academia. You will be intellectually challenged, develop research and management skills, and become an expert in your chosen field.
A full-time PhD normally takes around three years to complete. You will be assigned a minimum of two supervisors who will guide you through your studies. You will learn how to conduct literature reviews, develop original ideas, verify them with experiments, and perform interdisciplinary research. Your skills will develop over time, allowing you to become an independent researcher able to solve biomedical problems using engineering principles.
You will benefit from the Centre for Biomedical Engineering at the University of Surrey, which provides world-class research into key areas such as biomedical signal processing and biomechanics. Your final assessment is based on a written thesis that presents your research. This will then be discussed in a viva examination with at least two examiners. Studying a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Surrey provides the high-quality environment needed to excel at the highest level of research.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants are expected to hold a first or upper second-class (2:1) UK degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent overseas qualification).
English Proficiency:
- International students are to show proficiency in English by having an IELTS overall score of 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component.
Scholarships
Discounts for Surrey Graduates
As graduate of Surrey you may be eligible for a 20 per cent discount on our taught masters programme fees.
Up to 20% of feesEarly Payment Discount
The discount is awarded as a £2,000 fee waiver for eligible students in the first year of their studies.
Up to £2,000ICAEW Foundation Bursary
The ICAEW Foundation Bursary will be given as a one-off payment of £5,000 for one year of postgraduate study.
Up to £5,000International Alumni Discount for Medicine (Graduate Entry) BMBS
The discount of 20% only applies to the first year of the Medicine (Graduate Entry) BMBS programme.
Up to 20% of feesInternational Excellence Award (Postgraduate)
This prestigious £5,000 award recognises academic excellence and is awarded to selected students starting a masters degree at Surrey.
Up to £5,000International Excellence Award (Undergraduate)
The scholarship is awarded as a £5,000 fee waiver.
Up to £5,000ISTAT Foundation Scholarship Program
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Surrey MBA AI Pathfinders Scholarship
This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.
Surrey MBA Eastern Europe Bridge Scholarship
This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.
Surrey MBA Employer Partnership Scholarship
This scholarship allows the Surrey MBA to match employer contributions towards the tuition fee up to 40%.
Surrey MBA Enterprise Trailblazer Scholarship
This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.
Surrey MBA Service Stewardship Scholarship
This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.
Surrey MBA Women in Leadership
This is a partial scholarship that covers 10 – 50% of the tuition fee.
The Professor GQ Max Lu Global Scholarship
The total value of the award is £30,000 (£10,000 x 3 years).
Up to £30,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the PhD Biomedical Engineering at the University of Surrey can pursue various careers in roles, including:
- Biomedical Engineer
- Research Scientist
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Biomaterials Developer
- Service Engineer
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee to study a PhD in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Surrey is £27,200. Please note that fees are subject to an annual increase.
Admission
To apply for this course, you need to use the online application platform of the university. You can also reach out to our counsellors at AHZ to assist you with this process.
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