Key information

Duration

Full-time: 36 months
Part-time: 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting September 2026 (application deadline not specified)
Starting January 2027 (apply before Oct 2026)
Starting May 2027 (application deadline not specified)

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dundee, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Science

Overview

The aim of the proposed research is to develop the novel silver-PTFE nanocomposite coatings on full-length Foley catheters and to evaluate their anti-biofilm properties and anti-encrustation formation in a simulated in vivo environment mimicking human bladder and long-term catheterisation.

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Programme Structure

The research proposal will focus on the achievement of the following specific objectives:

To coat urinary catheters with a layer of Ag-PTFE nano-composite coatings using the electroless plating system available at the Biomaterial Research Centre
To evaluate the anti-stick and anti-bacterial properties of the nano-coatings using a Fluorescent Microscope, as compared with existing uncoated/coated catheters
To characterize the surface properties of the coatings using SEM, XPS and OCA-20 etc
To evaluate anti-bacterial and anti-encrustation performance of coated catheters with bladder models that mimic human bladder
To produce the complete prototypes- novel silver-PTFE coated catheters with anti-bacterial properties, which are suitable for clinical trials

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

Upper Second Class

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

For entry to the 4 year PhD programme students should have a degree in an appropriate subject with the equivalent of a UK 2:1 classification. An MSc for an English speaking University would be desirable, but not a requirement.
IELTS 6.5

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

Domestic: 9,042 AUD / year (approx. 4,786 GBP / year)

Band 2: National £9,128; International £26,570

Band 3: International £30,965

Living costs

Dundee, United Kingdom: 1,487-2,823 AUD / month

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