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University of Bath · Department of Mechanical Engineering · United Kingdom

University of Bath PhD in Mechanical Engineering: Modelling the Complex Rheology of Synovial Fluid in Lubricated Prosthetic Joints

Competitive University of Bath URSA for Home and Overseas applicants; Overseas awards are capped, with no percentage stated. It covers tuition, up to £1,000 a year for training, and maintenance. £21,805 is the 2026/27 stipend reference, not a confirmed personal 2027/28 amount. Faculty policy allows up to 3.5 years in general; individual funded months are unknown. 2027/28 Overseas Engineering research tuition is £31,350 a year, with later annual increases of up to 8%; any uncovered tuition period is unconfirmed. International students pay Student visa and IHS costs.

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Competitive University of Bath URSA for Home and Overseas applicants; Overseas awards are capped, with no percentage stated. It covers tuition, up to £1,000 a year for training, and maintenance. £21,805 is the 2026/27 stipend reference, not a confirmed personal 2027/28 amount. Faculty policy allows up to 3.5 years in general; individual funded months are unknown. 2027/28 Overseas Engineering research tuition is £31,350 a year, with later annual increases of up to 8%; any uncovered tuition period is unconfirmed. International students pay Student visa and IHS costs.

• Synovial fluid rheology
• Non-Newtonian fluids
• Protein aggregation