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Overview
Established over 40 years ago, the School has developed a top-quality teaching and research base, receiving excellent ratings in both research and teaching assessments.
We undertake high-quality research that has had significant national and international impact, and our spread of expertise allows us to respond rapidly to new developments.
Key facts:
As a postgraduate student in the School of Engineering, you receive support through individual supervision, specialised seminars and colloquia, usually with external speakers. We also offer a range of financial support options.
Our 30 academic staff and over 130 postgraduate students and research staff provide an ideal focus to effectively support a high level of research activity. There is a thriving student population studying for postgraduate degrees in a friendly and supportive teaching and research environment. Biomedical Engineering course is offered at University of Kent.
Programme Structure
Examples of projects are:
- Development of wearable technology to design new skin-like flexible sensors, powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), for Dysphagia therapy or Brain-Machine Interaction for wheelchair control.
- The design of AI algorithms for medical decision making to support patients who lack the mental capacity to consent or to apply image analysis to medical images.
- Development of an intelligent system which can support health carers in generating highly personalised virtual reality (VR), to provide an effective care setting for people with dementia.
- As well as offering excellent research facilities and equipment, the School allows students the opportunity to participate in regular research seminars and workshops and offers students the possibility of attending international conferences in order to present their work. As a research student in the School, you will become a member of one of our thriving research groups.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
- Although there is no fixed closing deadline for applications to research degrees, we strongly recommend that you apply as soon as possible.
Language
English
IELTS 7
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Bio & Biomedical Engineering Biomedicine General Engineering & Technology View 84 other PhDs in General Engineering & Technology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- A 2.1 or higher honours degree or MSc with Merit or above in Biomedical Engineering, Medical Physics or a related Engineering subject
- All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.
Tuition Fee
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International
17400 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17400 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4596 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4596 GBP per year during 36 months.
- EU full-time £17400
- Home part-time £2298
- EU part-time £8700
- International part-time £8700
Living costs for Canterbury
660 - 1140 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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