MRes & PhD
Imperial College is a leader in surgical technology, image-guided intervention and robotics. This stems from the breadth of activities across the College, including strong engineering and clinical research together with highly fruitful interdisciplinary work promoted by its research environment.
Masters programmes
MRes in Medical Robots and Image-Guided Intervention
By leveraging the unique research strength, state-of-the-art facilities and multidisciplinary environment of the Centre, this MRes course is designed for science/engineering graduates in traditional disciplines to enhance their career opportunities and progression in the following areas:
- Academic research and PhD
- Commercial research and development in medical robotics (the fastest growing sector in the robotics industry)
- Clinical translation of robotic technology, in both public and private sectors (clinical uptake of robotic surgery and image-guided intervention has been rapid, showing over 50 percent annual growth in recent years)
- Research or management career in the medical devices industry
- Careers in IP protection, safety, and regulatory organisations related to medical robotics and image-guided intervention
The course lasts for one year and consists of taught courses, a group research skills project, surgical skills training and a literature review leading to an extended project. Full details on this course are available on the MRes in Medical Robots and Image Guided Intervention programme page.
PhD programmes
The Hamlyn Centre's PhD programme is focussed around three core research themes:
- Biomedical Imaging and Photonics
- Pervasive Sensing and Body Sensor Networks
- Biomedical Robotics
The Centre offers both engineering and clinical tracks for your PhD. Before applying, you are advised to first read the College Postgraduate Prospectus so that you are familiar with the general qualifications, fees, living expenses, and English language proficiency required by the College.
Entry requirements
We normally expect prospective PhD students to have a good honours degree in Engineering, Physics, or Medicine. The positions we offer each year are limited and we give priority to those with outstanding first degrees, or those with an established track record in research, as demonstrated by previous publications and involvement in large research programmes. If you have just graduated from university, you may want to consider the multidisciplinary training offered by the MRes in Medical Robots and Image Guided Intervention programme prior to embarking upon one of the Centre's PhD opportunities.
How to apply
In the first instance, please email your full CV and a research statement to the academic(s) you wish to study with directly. Alternatively you can email Marianne Knight. You will then be advised on the appropriate research track, further details of the application procedure, and potential funding opportunities.
Scholarships and funding opportunities
The Centre offers a limited number of funded PhD positions each year through our core research programmes and named scholarships. Further information on all the scholarships available to prospective students can be found using the Scholarships search tool.