PhD Studentship in Validation of Structured Light Plethysmography, UK

  •  PhD
  •  04-Jun-2025
  •   United Kingdom
  • $$  Annual stipend between £36,000 and £41,000 (with yearly increment)

Manchester Metropolitan University is offering PhD Studentship in Validation of Structured Light Plethysmography for the academic session 2025/2026.

To be eligible for this PhD studentship, applicants must be Home students with a master’s degree in Physiotherapy and be licensed NHS Physiotherapists. They should have experience managing breathing pattern disorders and working with clinical populations in the NHS.

Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) is one of the UK’s largest and most popular universities, located in the heart of Manchester. Known for its strong emphasis on employability, innovation, and research excellence, MMU offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines. The university is home to world-class facilities and a vibrant academic community, with a commitment to sustainability, inclusion, and real-world impact.

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PhD Studentship in Validation of Structured Light Plethysmography, UK Founded in 1992, Manchester Metropolitan University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the medium-sized city of Manchester (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), North West England. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Crewe, Didsbury, Hollings. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 27 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: United Kingdom (Home students only)

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in Sport and Exercise Science, focusing on structured light plethysmography and dysfunctional breathing.

  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

    • Hold an MSc in Physiotherapy

    • Be a licensed NHS Physiotherapist

    • Have experience managing breathing pattern disorders

    • Demonstrate NHS experience working with clinical populations

    • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

    • Desirable qualifications include experience in lung function testing, prior research involvement (e.g., publications, presentations), and proficiency with analytical software (SPSS, R, Tableau, Power BI).

Offered Benefits

  • Fully funded PhD studentship covering Home tuition fees

  • Annual stipend of £36,000–£41,000, depending on qualifications and experience

  • Research conducted in collaboration with the Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

  • Access to world-class facilities and a vibrant doctoral community at Manchester Metropolitan University.

Application Process

Interested candidates should first contact Dr Azmy Faisal via email at for an informal discussion.
To formally apply:

  • Complete the online application form for a full-time PhD in Sport and Exercise Science, or download the PGR application form.

  • Prepare a Narrative CV, demonstrating how your qualifications and experience align with the project aims and objectives, and why the research is significant to you.

  • Submit the application form and statement either through the online portal or via email to .

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