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
Biomedical Science, Computer Sciences, Artificial Intelligence
Overview
With this Developing an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based self-training platform for laparoscopic surgery project at University of Dundee, we will develop machine vision and machine learning techniques and integrate those with physical box trainers.
Practicality
The autonomous and Intelligent Laparoscopy (AILap) Trainer with Real-Time Feedback system will be tested on commonly performed laparoscopic procedures associated with proficiency-gain/learning curve and that involves laparoscopic suturing as an unreplaceable skill (e.g., laparoscopic fundoplication, laparoscopic gastric-bypass of bariatric surgery, and laparoscopic closure of common bile duct after common bile exploration).
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Programme Structure
The laparoscopic training method with Artificial Intelligence (AI) would address the core challenges that have not been met with the current training platforms:
- wide accessibility
- self-training with effective and immediate feedback
- scalability (low cost) to be widely applied in any country (low- and middle-income countries).
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- You should have an honours degree at 2.1 or above, and/or a Masters degree in a relevant discipline.
- IELTS 6.5
Make sure you meet all requirements
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 41,790 AUD / year (≈ 21,940 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,116 AUD / year (≈ 4,786 GBP / year)
Additional Details
Band 2
- National: £9,120
- International: £26,570
Band 3
- National: £13,148
- International: £30,965 or £39,800
Living Costs
Dundee, United Kingdom: 1,499-2,846 AUD / month
Funding
Scholarships
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Chevening Scholarship – Provided by university, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 06 Oct 2026
- Vice Chancellor's Africa scholarship – Provided by university, Grant: 6500 GBP, Deadline: 28 Aug 2026, Merit-based
- GREAT Ghana Scholarship – Provided by university, Grant: 10000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified
- GREAT Kenya Scholarship – Provided by university, Grant: 10000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified
- GREAT India Scholarship – Provided by university, Grant: 10000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified
- Vice Chancellor's South Asia scholarship – Provided by university, Grant: 6500 GBP, Deadline: 28 Aug 2026
- Vice Chancellor's South Asia Scholarship – Provided by university, Grant: 6500 GBP, Deadline: 28 Aug 2026
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship – Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships – Independent provider, Grant: 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility – Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- Martingale Scholarship – Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 19 Oct 2026, Need-based
- Scholarships for PhD Students – Independent provider, Grant: 19000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based, Junhua Li
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship – Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 28 Feb 2027, Merit-based
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students – Independent provider, Grant: 5000 USD, Deadline: 28 Aug 2026, Merit-based
- The PhD Prep Fellowship – Independent provider, Grant: 10000 USD, Deadline: 01 Sep 2026, Merit-based
- Dream Chaser Scholarship – Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based
- Scholarship for students with disabilities – Independent provider, Grant: 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids – Independent provider, Grant: 22500 GBP, Deadline: Not specified
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – Independent provider, Grant: 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – Independent provider, Grant: 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027