Research Focus
- Smart interface and sensor technology
- Micro/nap manufacturing and material integration
- Multidisciplinary integration technology applications
- System-level solutions
Programme Structure and Funding
The project is a full-time Ph.D. project and is taught in 4 years (48 months). Only 1 recruits.
Suitable Academic Backgrounds
Bioengineering, biomedical engineering, material science and engineering, electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, applied mathematics, chemistry, biology, physiology, medicine
Entry Requirements
- Academic background: bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, biology, physiology or medicine.
- Performance requirements: Undergraduate GPA 3.7; Or a master’s degree (GPA) 3.3; or undergraduate GPA 3.3 and has or is about to acquire an independent master’s degree.
- Language requirements: TOEFL: 100 (no component below 22); or IELTS: 7.0 (no component below 6.5); An exemption language is available for obtaining a degree taught in English in an English-speaking country.
Preferred qualifications
Applicants with research experience and publications published during the course of the Section are more favoured.
Application Materials
- The curriculum vitae (must include educational background and honour, and describe any relevant scientific, practical or work experience). If available, relevant academic publications need to be included and, where possible, web links provided;
- Certificate of degree and past report card;
- English report card;
- Personal statements (up to 2 page, recommended for writing by first person): a. first page: personal statements (focusing on the motivations for applying for Imperial Institute of Technology and scholarships, as well as any information that would enhance the competitiveness of applications but not reflected in other parts of the application form); b. second page: research plans (the version of the statement/study plan could be submitted or updated after submission of the application, if needed);
- 2An academic letter of recommendation.
Application Period
First working day of 10, 1, 4 and 7 months, available for application throughout the year, at least 4 months in advance
Application Process
Up to the beginning of the month of 4 the applicant will submit a curriculum vitae in English and related materials and will be invited for the first screening month 4-5 for the interview with potential mentors 6 and will be required to formally present the application 7 for the monthly short-listed candidate through the web site for the interview 8 by the College Admission Board for the month of 8: above is the time point of the application process 10.
Applications are available for all years and must be 4 months in advance
Tuition and Living Costs
Living costs
About22,041Pounds sterling/year (depending on personal circumstances).
- Tuition fees: 2025-26 school year, 31,100 GBP /year (Note: Tuition fees increase slightly per year).
Career Prospects
Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Imperial Polytechnic University, is highly competitive in the job market, based on cutting-edge and cross-disciplinary background and strong scientific capabilities. The overall career path is diverse and initial pay is attractive.
According to recent years’ data, doctoral graduates are usually paid between 45,000 and 65,000 per annum, and senior researchers, industry senior scientists or strategic advisers are paid more than 80,000 per annum, depending on their field, geography and personal experience. In terms of career choices, doctoral graduates mainly go to the following areas:
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Academia and scientific research: Graduates can enter the world ’ s top institutions of higher learning or research for postdoctoral research and eventually move towards independent chief scientist (PI), leading front-line basic or transformational medicine projects.
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Biomedicine and pharmaceutical industry: In pharmaceutical enterprises (e.g. GSK, Aslicon) or biotechnology companies, the development of new medicines, biotechnologies, medical equipment design and assessment are key agents in moving products from laboratory to clinical. - Medical technology and equipment: special attention is given to research and development, regulatory matters or clinical support in areas such as high-end medical images, surgical robots, implantable equipment, diagnostic instruments, etc., to apply engineering innovations to practical clinical problems.
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Biotechnology Entrepreneurship: Using cutting-edge technologies (e.g. synthetic biology, AI assistive design) that come into contact with imperial science, many graduates choose to start up or join start-up companies to commercialize original technologies. - Counselling and investment: professional analysis of technical assessments, market strategies and investment decisions for health, biotech companies in institutions such as McKinsey, Boston, etc., or in life sciences.
