Overview

The focus of this this Development of a Low-Cost Autonomous Device for Colorectal Cancer Screening and Treatment project at University of Dundee is the development of a low-cost device for the screening and treatment of colorectal cancer, which is currently the third most common cause of death worldwide. Our aim is to revolutionize the screening process by creating an autonomous device capable of conducting a comprehensive inspection of the large bowel and performing surgical tasks.

Student focus

To achieve this ambitious objective, the student will primarily concentrate on developing control strategies, including visual servoing, to improve the stability and precision of the device.

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Programme Structure

This project will take place at the University of Dundee, within a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment involving

the School of Medicine

the School of Science and Engineering,

the Centre for Medical Engineering and Technology (CMET)

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dundee, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Science View 31 other PhDs in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

For entry to the 4 year PhD programme students should have a degree in an appropriate subject with the equivalent of a UK 2:1 classification. An MSc for an English speaking University would be desirable, but not a requirement.

IELTS 6.5

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

27900 GBP / year

≈ 27900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Additional Details

Band 2 - 4 year

National: £9,585

International: £32,500

Band 3 - 4 year

International: £41,800

Living costs

Dundee

United Kingdom

787 - 1494 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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