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University of Johannesburg
Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences: Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
- Johannesburg, South Africa
PhD
Full time, Part time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The purpose of the Ph.D. (Health Sciences) is to promote the career advancement of students in the area of Health Sciences by enabling students to conduct independent, novel research within a specific discipline or in a multidisciplinary manner in Health Sciences that will contribute to the knowledge and practice in the area of Health Sciences.
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
Ph.D. in Imaging Science
- Rochester, USA
PhD
Full time
5 years
On-Campus
English
The Ph.D. in imaging science signifies high achievement in scholarship and independent investigation in the diverse aspects of imaging science. Students contribute their fundamental body of knowledge in science and engineering that is associated with this field of study.
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University of Cambridge
PhD in Radiology
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD in Radiology program is designed to provide advanced research training for those interested in the scientific and clinical aspects of medical imaging. Students are encouraged to develop in-dep...
Charles University Second Faculty of Medicine
PhD in Imaging Methods in Medicine
- Prague, Czech Republic
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus, Blended
English
The doctoral (Ph.D.) degree program entitled “Imaging Methods in Medicine” covers various qualitative and quantitative methods of image analysis in biology and medicine. Research and the development of new imaging techniques and procedures, as well as the analysis, processing, and interpretation of data, are also emphasized, including artificial intelligence. The degree program is closely related to molecular biology, molecular imaging, radiology, nuclear medicine, pathology, and many other fundamental and clinical fields of biomedicine. The standard length of study is four (4) years. The program is carried out without any specialization.
Washington University In St. Louis
PhD in Imaging Science
- Skinker DeBaliviere, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD in Imaging Science program is designed for students who want to develop advanced skills in imaging technology and research. It combines coursework, research, and teaching to prepare students f...
University of Kentucky
Radiation and Radiological Sciences, PhD
- Lexington, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD program in Radiation and Radiological Sciences is designed for those interested in advanced research and specialized knowledge in this field. It emphasizes both theoretical understanding and p...
Oregon State University
PhD in Radiation Health Physics
- Corvallis, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD program in Radiation Health Physics focuses on preparing students to understand and manage the effects of radiation on people and the environment. It covers core topics such as radiation biolo...
University of Hamburg
Graduate School Cluster of Excellence‚ CUI: Advanced Imaging of Matter
- Hamburg, Germany
PhD
Full time, Part time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The education and promotion of young researchers is a key aspect and ingredient for the successful operation of the Graduate School Cluster of Excellence‚ CUI: Advanced Imaging of Matter. Substantial parts of the scientific work are performed by researchers at the early stages of their careers. In particular PhD students and postdocs represent the driving force and backbone of modern scientific developments due to their impartiality, fresh views, and enthusiasm.
University of Defence
Ph.D. in Military Radiobiology
- Brno, Czech Republic
PhD
On-Campus
Czech
The aim of the presented doctoral study program is to prepare graduates of medical, pharmaceutical and scientific faculties for work in the field of Military Radiobiology. To provide students with advanced laboratory technologies in the fields of hematology, flow cytometry, histology and molecular biology, which are necessary for the analysis of changes in the organism after interaction with ionizing radiation in in vitro or in vivo studies.
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Radiology and medical imaging research at the PhD level pushes well beyond clinical application, asking you to investigate how imaging technologies work, why they fail, and how they can be redesigned. You'll spend your time generating original knowledge rather than simply applying existing methods.
The doctoral environment fosters independent inquiry and sustained intellectual curiosity across a field where physics, biology, and computation intersect. Your coursework will cover areas such as image reconstruction algorithms, radiation physics, contrast mechanism modeling, and quantitative biomarker development. You'll likely design and conduct studies that test new imaging protocols or refine the analytical methods used to interpret them.
Much of your work will involve translational research, connecting laboratory findings to clinical or diagnostic contexts. You may develop techniques for detecting tissue abnormalities at earlier stages, optimize signal acquisition in MRI or ultrasound systems, or analyze how imaging data can inform treatment planning more precisely.
PhD graduates in this field pursue careers in academic research, medical device development, hospital-based imaging science, and regulatory or policy roles within health technology sectors. Many also contribute to cross-disciplinary teams working on diagnostic instrumentation and computational imaging.