Programme overview
- University
- Imperial College London
- Region
- UK
- Field
- Bioengineering
- Duration
- 4 years (48 months)
- Places
- 1
- Intake
- October
Research Focus
- Smart interface and sensor technology
- Micro/nap manufacturing and material integration
- Multidisciplinary integration technology applications
- System-level solutions
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
- 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
Programme Structure and Funding
The project is a full-time Ph.D. project and is taught in 4 years (48 months). Only 1 recruits.