Program Overview

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Medical Imaging

Overview

As a Postgraduate student in the Department of Health and Care Professions, you will be part of a thriving research community that is committed to developing health and social care professionals at all stages of their career across clinical practice and research. Our high-quality research excellence is supported through interdisciplinary and international collaborations. In all aspects of our research, our projects are underpinned with public and patient involvement.

Research themes:

• Musculoskeletal
• Health technologies and artificial intelligence
• Education and professional practice
• Aging and long-term conditions

Supervision

You can expect:

• High-quality research supervision to develop and nurture your potential
• A tailored supervision approach to help best suit your requirements
• Accessible supervisors who are enthusiastic about working directly with postgraduate research students
• Regular timetabled meetings with your supervisor
• 'Open door' policy to all postgraduate students - instant access to world-leading researchers who will share their expertise and ideas with you
• Regular meetings with your supervisory team, other members of your research group, and mentors

Supervisors

• Prof Karen Knapp: Associate Professor in Musculoskeletal Imaging, Bone health and osteoporosis
• Dr Jonathan Fulford
• Dr Abasiama Obotiba: Lecturer in Medical Imaging, Musculoskeletal imaging, Radiology and organ imaging, Rheumatology and arthritis, Pain, Biomedical imaging, Image processing
• Dr Hairil Abdul Razak: Senior Lecture, PET/CT imaging technology
• Dr Fay Manning
• Dr Rob Meertens: Programme Lead for the MSci Medical Imaging, Medical imaging, artificial intelligence, and bone health
• Dr Noor Shafini Mohammed

Entry requirements

Applicants will typically hold (or be expected to attain) a 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent), or an MSc in a related subject.

They would normally have a strong background in the field of study at undergraduate level or an MSc in a related subject that would underpin the knowledge required to conduct independent research as an MPhil/PhD student. This would usually require a good 2:1 BSc degree for UK students

English language requirements

International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile E.

How to apply

• Pinpoint your PhD research area
• Investigate whether this area is available at Exeter
• Ensure that you meet our English language entry requirements (international students only)
• Approach your potential supervisor(s) and confirm that they are willing to support your application
• In consultation with your potential supervisor(s) construct and refine your PhD research proposal
• Apply online

Fees and funding

Tuition fees per year 2025/26

• Home: £4,950 full-time; £pro-rata part-time
• International: £28,600 full-time

Tuition fees per year 2024/25

• Home: £4,786 full-time; £pro-rata part-time
• International: £27,500 full-time

Current funding opportunities

• From Relaxation to Cognition: Mapping the Neurophysiology of GABAergic Modulation. PhD (Industry & University Funded)
• University of Exeter Alumni Scholarship 2025/26
• University of Exeter Class of 2025 Progression Scholarship

Facilities

The Medical Imaging Centre is a major research facility within the Department of Health and Care Professions. This state-of-the-art facility is located on St Luke’s Campus, University of Exeter, and supports the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, as well as other Faculties and external users.

We provide both imaging equipment and experienced staff, to assist researchers and students in collaborative and multidisciplinary research by applying clinical and advanced medical imaging techniques to address key questions in clinical research. We have a track record of collaborating with research and industrial partners for facilitating research in these areas.

We also work closely with the Mirielle Gillings Neuroimaging Centre which is based at the nearby Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital site.