Biomedical Engineering, PhD
Swansea University
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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We have a broad programme of research, applying engineering principles to the human body and to the machines and instrumentation used in modern healthcare. We also have a longstanding interest in computational and mathematical analysis of biomedical systems.Our work falls within three research themes:Bioanalytics – data modelling and statistical analysis, Biomaterials – developing novel therapeuticsBiomechanics – experimental & computational study of biomechanical systems

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10 Mar 22

Bay campus is too far out of the..Read more

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28 Nov 20

Covid has messed things up but the uni has supported us and tried to keep us all going compared to my friends in other unis, Swansea is smashing it! The SU organising the largest..Read more

Entry requirements

Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) in Engineering or similar relevant science discipline. We also welcome applications from graduates in computational science or mathematics.

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£5,006 per year

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£23,800 per year

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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

Located on the stunning Swansea Bay coastline, this Welsh university provides easy access to the city centre, as well as to the beaches...

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Swansea University
Fabian Way Crymlyn Burrows Swansea SA1 8EN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  0.5 miles away

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