Program Overview

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PhD in Radiology

The PhD in Radiology is a research-based program that allows students to join one of the department's active research themes. These themes include:

• MRI
• Hyperpolarised MRI
• PET
• Imaging in Oncology
• Breast Imaging
• Cardiac imaging
• Prostate imaging
• Image analysis
• Artificial intelligence
• Multinuclear MRI
• Brain imaging
• Kidney imaging
• Neuroradiology

Students will be supervised by an academic in the University Department of Radiology and may also be co-supervised by a specialist in the NHS. The program is fully integrated into Addenbrooke's Hospital, and students will work with both University and NHS specialists in their research area.

Program Requirements

To succeed in the program, students must be able to work well as part of a team and be self-motivated with the initiative to pursue their research independently under the guidance of their supervisor.

Research Training

In addition to the research training provided within the department, students will have access to several other courses to widen their experience and acquire technical and practical skills. Students are also likely to attend external meetings and conferences and may submit research posters or give verbal presentations.

Learning Outcomes

During the course, PhD students will be expected to:

• Read and assimilate relevant background information
• Formulate a clear and well-defined hypothesis
• Design an experimental strategy to address the hypothesis
• Acquire the necessary skills and carry out laboratory work
• Interpret experimental data appropriately and draw sound conclusions
• Write a suitably detailed and formatted thesis

Program Structure

The program is available full-time (3-4 years) or part-time (4-7 years) and is classified as a research-based Doctor of Philosophy degree.

Department and Course Information

The PhD in Radiology is offered by the Department of Radiology. The department is fully integrated into Addenbrooke's Hospital, providing students with access to a wide range of research areas and specialists.

Similar Courses

Similar courses offered by the University include:

• Medical Science (Radiology) MPhil
• Public Health and Primary Care PhD
• Medical Science (Oncology) MPhil
• Oncology PhD
• Medical Science (Clinical Neurosciences) MPhil

Key Information

• Study Mode: Research
• Degree: Doctor of Philosophy
• Department: Department of Radiology
• Duration: 3-4 years full-time, 4-7 years part-time

Dates and Deadlines

The program has several start dates throughout the year, with application deadlines and course start dates as follows:

• Lent 2026: Applications open September 4, 2024, deadline October 2, 2025, course starts January 5, 2026
• Easter 2026: Applications open September 4, 2024, deadline January 14, 2026, course starts April 17, 2026
• Michaelmas 2026: Applications open September 3, 2025, deadline May 14, 2026, course starts October 1, 2026
• Lent 2027: Applications open September 3, 2025, deadline October 1, 2026, course starts January 5, 2027
• Easter 2027: Applications open September 3, 2025, deadline January 14, 2027, course starts April 17, 2027

Funding Deadlines

• Course Funding Deadline: January 7, 2026
• Gates Cambridge US round only: October 15, 2025