EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Digital Health Technologies
A collaboration between UCL and Ulster University, funded by Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
The programme will provide multidisciplinary training for the next generation of researchers and innovators in digital health at home, in hospitals, and in the community.
We welcome applications from individuals with a strong background in engineering, computational, or physical sciences with an interest in developing their research skills to have a beneficial impact on patients.
Why digital health technologies?
Digital health technologies have the potential to tackle many of the challenges faced by the healthcare system – from infectious diseases to an ageing population and staff shortages. As in other sectors, such as finance, gaming, media, the rate of innovation in digital technologies in healthcare is fuelling a revolution in society.
The NHS has launched a mission to become world leaders in digital healthcare, and digital health saw a record $24 billion of investment in 2020.
Advanced monitoring technologies, virtual wards, and ‘hospital-at-home' programmes are the future of healthcare, but this requires a new generation of digital health technologists, trained at the intersection of engineering, computing, data science and healthcare. The UCL-Ulster programme will produce highly skilled, multidisciplinary researchers and innovators in digital health.
Why study with UCL x Ulster
You will benefit from a unique blend of academic and healthcare expertise with health data access, industry partnerships, digital innovation, business and entrepreneurship.
UCL ranks number one in the UK for biomedical engineering and medical technology, and number seven globally for digital health research.
Ulster is a UK leader in digital healthcare technology with a world-class innovation ecosystem.
You will work with colleagues from diverse academic backgrounds – from computer science to electrical engineering and medicine.
Within this environment, you will have the opportunity to develop technologies that have a positive impact on patients and society.
