Research Focus
Intelligent healthcare and biomedical engineering technology, optical imaging and medical image analysis, new materials and interdisciplinary medical application research.
Programme Structure and Funding
The programme supervisor is actively involved in interdisciplinary research in molecular biology (bacterial research), quantum physics (ultrafast photonics, spectroscopy, etc.) and clinical trials (cancer tissue/patient, animal, cadaver and simulator-based testing), and has long been committed to combining interdisciplinary research outcomes with robotics research. 1. Research focus: intelligent healthcare and biomedical engineering technology, optical imaging and medical image analysis, new materials and interdisciplinary medical application research. Suitable student academic backgrounds: students with a master’s background in physics, medicine or mechanical engineering may all apply.
Entry Requirements
Language requirements: IELTS overall score of no less than 6, with no individual component below 5.5; or TOEFL overall score of no less than 79, with Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20 and Writing 17. Applicants who completed their master’s degree in a country where teaching is in English may apply for a language score exemption. Academic background requirements: applicants must hold a master’s degree in physics, medical engineering or a related field, with grades reaching UK Lower Second Class or an equivalent international standard.
Application Materials
Academic CV, research proposal, 2 reference letters, all past academic transcripts.
Application Period
This programme accepts applications throughout the year. The application process is as follows: Step 1: Register and submit an English CV for internal assessment. Step 2: After passing the initial screening, attend an interview with the intended supervisor. Step 3: Submit a formal application and relevant materials through the University of York official website. Step 4: The school’s PhD admissions committee organises an academic interview. Step 5: After passing the interview, an offer of admission is issued.
Career Prospects
Admitted students will work with their supervisor to develop a research plan and join the research group. The programme emphasises experimental skills, research innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration, and students will have the opportunity to collaborate with world-leading research institutions and experimental facilities. The University of York provides PhD students with extensive academic resources and research support, including PhD writing training, career development services and opportunities for research funding.
