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3.5k PhD programmes in Natural Sciences & Mathematics

Mathematics
Westlake University's Ph.D. programme in Mathematics, in collaboration with Fudan University provides students with rigorous training in pure and applied mathematics, as well as individualized guidance and mentorship toward original research.

Bioengineering
Bioengineering is a multidisciplinary field that weaves together knowledge of physics, chemistry, and engineering to tools for the study of biology and the practice of medicine. The Bioengineering course is offered at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Chemistry
Research at Westlake University's Chemistry department is highly interdisciplinary and enables the understanding, prediction, and manipulation of the structure, properties, and function of matter at the atomic and molecular levels.

Biology
Westlake University’s Biology department is a pioneering, supportive, and innovative community of scholar practitioners focused on building excellence between the biological sciences and related branches of physical science, medicine, engineering, and material sciences.

Brain Sciences - Computation and Information Processing
Over the course of your Brain Sciences - Computation and Information Processing at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem studies, you’ll learn computational neuroscience and its application in understanding how the nervous system orchestrates disparate functions including perception and action, learning and memory, thought and creativity.

Biomechanics and Kinesiology (Cardiovascular)
This Biomechanics and Kinesiology (Cardiovascular) course from University of Nebraska Omaha is developing researchers who are working to improve movement function and physical activity.

Physics
In Westlake University's Ph.D. programme in Physics, students will pursue groundbreaking discoveries across a wide range of areas.

Mathematics
At the Einstein Institute of Mathematics at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem we welcome change-makers in pursuit of deeper knowledge and broader experience, those who are passionate about reshaping our future on a local and global scale.

Biomechanics and Kinesiology (Movement Science)
The Biomechanics and Kinesiology (Movement Science) degree from University of Nebraska Omaha is designed to enable students from Nebraska, the Midwest region, and abroad to develop skills and competencies in Biomechanics.

Bioinformatics
This high-level training in Bioinformatics research from Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) opens up a wide range of career options for students, as well as academic opportunities.

Photonics and Optoelectronics
Join our vibrant community of Photonics and Optoelectronics PhD students and researchers at University of Southampton. We're part of the growth of the photonics industry, including the optical telecommunication technology that underpins the internet as well as solutions in medicine, biosciences sensing, security and manufacturing.

Synthetic Biology
The overall aim of the Synthetic Biology degree offered at Brunel University of London is to address major environmental, health and societal challenges by engineering biological systems such that they display functions that do not exist in nature, as well as re-designing existing biological systems so that they perform new functions.

Mathematics
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics programme will advance your knowledge of mathematics and prepare for a career that contributes to solving problems. You’ll be prepared for careers in mathematics and statistics that contribute to solving today’s problems. Here, your opportunities are almost limitless — you'll learn, explore and create at one of Canada's best universities.

Physics
The Physics course from Lancaster University schemes emphasise the development of transferable skills, such as critical thinking, communication skills, numeracy, literacy, team working, and computing and computational skills, which are in much demand amongst employers.

Biological Chemistry
This Biological Chemistry course from Cardiff University is interdisciplinary, involving collaborations with experts in fields of physical chemistry, pharmacy, bioscience and medicine.

Pure Mathematics
Pure Mathematics offered by Cardiff University is a research area within which you can focus your studies as part of our suite of Mathematics research programmes (MPhil, PhD).

Antimicrobial Resistance and Gene regulation in Enteroaggregative Escherichia Coli
The Antimicrobial Resistance and Gene regulation in Enteroaggregative Escherichia Coli course at Aston University will provide all the support and facilities you will need to develop into a leading researcher in your chosen field. You will be welcomed into a supportive community with a shared enthusiasm for original research, where diversity and multidisciplinary is championed.

Chemistry
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology aims to train students to conduct independent research in Chemistry. A candidate for an MPhil degree is expected to demonstrate knowledge in the discipline and to synthesize and create new knowledge, making a contribution to the field.

Mathematics
University of East Anglia's postgraduate researchers in Mathematics have opportunities to work at the heart of active research teams, challenging boundaries and making real advances.

Physics
Develop an in-depth understanding of energy and matter with postgraduate study in Physics at Victoria University of Wellington.