27 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at The University of Manchester is a research degree awarded for making a significant contribution to knowledge; in our case to the subjects associated with Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

The PhD in Nuclear Engineering programme at The University of Manchester enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Nuclear Engineering.

Nano and Functional Materials covers the development and study of novel nanomaterials and their assembly into multi-functional structures and devices for their application in key technological areas. This degree is offered at The University of Manchester.

The Department of Chemistry at The University of Manchester has particular strengths in biological chemistry and organic synthesis, computational and theoretical chemistry and materials chemistry (inorganic and polymer). It offers this degree in Materials Chemistry.

Our postgraduate research programmes in Environmental Engineering at The University of Manchester offer the opportunity to study in a multi-disciplinary team alongside leading academics in the field.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Manchester is one of the largest and most active physics departments in the UK. We have a long tradition of excellence in both teaching and research, and have interests in most areas of contemporary research. This PhD in Nuclear Physics is offered at The University of Manchester.

The Department of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science at The University of Manchester is a world leader in industrially relevant research and teaching in chemical engineering and related subjects.

The University of Manchester, UK and A*STAR Institutes, Singapore offer a number of prestigious international PhD studentships for outstanding applicants each year through this A-STAR programme.

Biomedical materials have advanced dramatically over the last 50 years and continue to evolve today. With a rapidly growing and ageing population, there is greater demand for more efficient and effective healthcare, and this Advanced Biomedical Materials CDT at The University of Manchester will train an interdisciplinary cohort of students to compete in this field.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at The University of Manchester is one of the largest and most active departments of physics in the UK and it offers this Fluids and Soft Matter Physics programme.  We have a long tradition of excellence in both teaching and research, and have interests in most areas of contemporary research.

Our postgraduate research programmes in Mechanical Engineering at The University of Manchester offer the opportunity to study in a multi-disciplinary team alongside leading academics in the field.

Our Polymers and Composites research at The University of Manchester focuses on developing advanced polymers and multi-functional composites for a variety of applications.

The PhD in Soft Matter and Liquid Crystals Physics programme at The University of Manchester enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of the field.

The Department of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science at The University of Manchester is a world leader in industrially relevant research and teaching in chemical engineering and related subjects. It offers this degree in Catalysis and Porous Materials.

The Department of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science is a world leader in industrially relevant research and teaching in chemical engineering and related subjects.  This Advanced Functional Materials and Analytical Science programme is offered at The University of Manchester.

The Metallurgy and Corrosion research taking place at The University of Manchester is the largest UK activity dedicated to research on the development, properties, and performance of metals and alloys for demanding environments across all applications.

The Department of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science at The University of Manchester is a world leader in industrially relevant research and teaching in chemical engineering and related subjects. It offers this PhD in Multi-Scale Modelling.

The Professional Doctorate (DProf) Programme in Reliability Engineering and Asset Management at The University of Manchester is a unique opportunity for practising engineers and professionals already working in industry to do applied research in the area of plant maintenance, reliability and asset management.

The Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine (CHSTM) at The University of Manchester is one of the largest groups in Britain dedicated not only to studying the history of science, technology and medicine but also science communication and medical humanities.

Biochemical and Bioprocess Engineering researchers at The University of Manchester are focused on the sustainable biological production of a wide range of added-value products, from biofuels and chemicals to biopharmaceuticals, using novel experimental and computational methodologies.