Brunel University Uxbridge

What you'll study

Study is research‑led and tailored to your project and supervisory team rather than taught modules. The course page lists exemplar PhD topics to indicate the kinds of investigations undertaken; examples include:

• 3D genome organisation and gene fusions in leukaemia
• Therapeutic development for Friedreich’s Ataxia
• AI‑driven multimodal biomedical data fusion
• Bacterial outer membrane vesicles and immune crosstalk in colorectal cancer organoids
• RAC1B‑targeting therapies for breast cancer
• Miniature capsule robot development for capsule endoscopy
• Novel PCR assays to evaluate CAR‑T safety
• Mechanisms of early‑stage breast cancer initiation
• Neuropsychological and genomic mechanisms underlying psychosis in older adults
• Engineering CAR‑Treg and adoptive cell therapies for pregnancy complications
• AI for precision medicine, and health data analysis of gene–environment roles in cardiovascular disease risk
• Immunometabolic regulation of B cells in gastric cancer and infection‑associated immunity

Students are expected to work closely with supervisors and the supervisory team; applicants are encouraged to approach potential supervisors to discuss research interests.

Entry requirements

The stated entry academic requirement on the course page is a 2:1 undergraduate degree. Applicants should consult supervisor listings and the programme's entry guidance for any additional expectations.

Career prospects

Research students are offered tailored careers support during the PhD and for up to three years after completion. The university's provision includes one‑to‑one careers consultations, online advice and a programme of events run by Student Professional Development such as industry insight sessions, recruitment fairs, employer pop‑ups and skills workshops to support transition into research, industry or other professional roles.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The course page refers to fees and funding information without listing specific scholarships. Research students access training and development through the Graduate School and the Researcher Development Programme, and are expected to engage with the college's training programme covering research integrity, ethics and specialist methodology; prospective applicants should review Brunel's funding pages and contact supervisors or the department for scholarship opportunities and studentship details.