Program Overview

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Introduction to the Medical Imaging MRes + MPhil/PhD Program

The Medical Imaging MRes + MPhil/PhD program is a multidisciplinary course offered in partnership with UCL's NIHR Biomedical Research Centres and Unit. This program focuses on AI-powered medical imaging and radical healthcare innovations, aiming to transform medicine and shape the future of UK healthcare.

Program Details

Study Mode

• Full-time
• Part-time

Tuition Fees (2026/27)

• UK students: Ł6,400 (full-time), Ł3,200 (part-time)
• International students: Ł34,700 (full-time), Ł17,350 (part-time)

Duration

• Full-time: 3 calendar years (MRes + MPhil/PhD)
• Part-time: 5 calendar years (MRes + MPhil/PhD)

Programme Starts

• October 2026
• February 2027
• May 2027

Applications Accepted

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis but should be submitted at least three months prior to the preferred start date.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or another closely related discipline, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Knowledge and expertise gained in the workplace may also be considered, where appropriate.

English Language Requirements

The English language level for this course is Level 2. UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are available for international students aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL.

About this Degree

This multidisciplinary MRes + MPhil/PhD program is ideal for individuals interested in a lifelong career in academia or a research organization. The program bridges the gap between engineering, clinical sciences, and industry, focusing on next-generation medical imaging research, development, or enterprise.

Who this Course is For

As a multidisciplinary subject, this course offers a diverse range of career options upon graduation. Many students choose to continue in academia through the subsequent award of a fellowship or a postdoctoral research post.

What this Course Will Give You

• Study at i4health, a centre for doctoral training focused on intelligent, integrated imaging in healthcare.
• Work with UCL's internationally renowned academics in medical and biomedical imaging and devices, data science, and AI.
• Benefit from UCL's significant activity in medical and biomedical imaging, with several centres of excellence and significant funding for research in this area.
• Develop a sophisticated understanding of medical and biomedical imaging to produce intelligent, radical healthcare innovations.

Teaching and Learning

The MRes year consists of compulsory units and transferable skills (120 credits) and optional modules (60 credits). The MRes project is compulsory and often forms the basis for PhD research. Students are registered for the MPhil degree from Year 2 and transfer to PhD status after successful completion of an upgrade viva.

Research Areas and Structure

UCL Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering is a global leader in research and education, fostering close collaborations with clinicians, practitioners, and scientists in major teaching hospitals. Medical Imaging research is focused around three major themes:

• Imaging Technologies: imaging devices, image acquisition, image reconstruction.
• Image Computing: image analysis, computational modelling.
• Integrated Systems: actionable analytic systems, interventional systems.

Fees and Funding

Fees for this Course

• UK students: Ł6,400 (full-time), Ł3,200 (part-time)
• International students: Ł34,700 (full-time), Ł17,350 (part-time)

Additional Costs

Students may be required to pay some additional costs associated with optional research conferences, which will vary greatly depending on the location and length of the conference.

Funding Your Studies

Please visit the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Intelligent, Integrated, Imaging in Healthcare (i4Health) for current funding information. A comprehensive list of funding opportunities available at UCL can be found on the Scholarships and Funding website.

Careers

Graduates from this program are well-placed to pursue diverse careers and opportunities, including working with multi-national medical device companies, small-scale startups, the NHS, or private healthcare sectors as clinical scientists or engineers. Many continue in academia, completing further training or progressing to postdoctoral research posts.

Employability

Working with a team of scientists and engineers in a world-leading research group, you will develop the scientific and engineering skills and knowledge to solve problems at the leading edge of human endeavour. You will also build skills in project management, effective communication, and teamwork.

Networking

You will have regular opportunities to connect, collaborate, and build professional contacts as part of your MRes + MPhil/PhD. This includes supervision and mentorship from scientists and engineers who collaborate nationally and internationally across clinical, industrial, and academic sectors.