34 PhD programmes in Natural Sciences & Mathematics in Spain

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.

Economics
This Economics PhD program from CEMFI prepares students for successful careers in universities and academic centers as well as in central banks and public and private sector institutions. Many years of successful placements, as well as the career paths of our graduates, speak to the value added of our PhD program.
Agri-Food Technology and Biotechnology
The Agri-Food Technology and Biotechnology programme of the Polytechnic University of Catalonia was born of the UPC’s earlier programme in Agri-Food Biotechnology and Sustainability.
Neuroscience
The Neuroscience programme at Pablo de Olavide University entails the adaptation to the European Higher Education Area of 5 PhD programmes (4 with a Mention of Excellence) that have been offered to date.
Mathematical Engineering
The Mathematical Engineering program at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid may include advanced training for the elaboration and presentation of an original research project as content of the Ph.D. thesis, in accordance with the lines of research established by the six departments participating in the program.
Plasma Physics and Nuclear Fusion
This Plasma Physics and Nuclear Fusion Ph.D. program at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, and the international graduate programs with which it is partnered, aims at maintaining and developing an integrated, coherent and coordinated focus on educational and research activities on fusion science and engineering in Spain and the European Union.
Genetics
Genetics is a science that is growing ever faster, and it has major effects on other areas of knowledge, such as biology and health, as well as on society and quality of life. This programme is offered at the Autonomous University of Barcelona.
Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biomedicine
The PhD programme in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biomedicine at the Autonomous University of Barcelona aims to equip its students with the skills needed for conducting research in the different branches of molecular biology.
Applied Mathematics
Applied Mathematics from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia aims to offer training in research techniques in the field of mathematics, which takes shape in the form of formulating and drafting a doctoral thesis.
Photonics
Photonics from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia introduces you to the science that studies light and its creation, propagation, manipulation and interaction with matter.
Nuclear and Ionising Radiation Engineering
The Nuclear and Ionising Radiation Engineering programme of the Polytechnic University of Catalonia received the Pathway to Excellence award, and has also been given the Quality Award by the Ministry of Education.
Biotechnology, Engineering and Chemical Technology
The Biotechnology, Engineering and Chemical Technology programme at Pablo de Olavide University offers excellent training for doctoral students, which prepares them to conduct high-level research, both in academic positions and in industry.
Bioinformatics
This Bioinformatics doctoral programme at Polytechnic University of Catalonia builds on and extends existing or planned studies in bioinformatics at the bachelor's level (interuniversity degree) and the master's level (at various universities).
Biotechnology
This PhD programme in Biotechnology at the Autonomous University of Barcelona aims to respond to a need in society for professionals in the field of biotechnology, not only in Catalonia but internationally.
Physics
The PhD programme in Physics at the Autonomous University of Barcelona aims to prepare researchers to be able to start and complete a satisfactory original, innovative and quality piece of research.
Plant Biology and Biotechnology
The objective of this programme at the Autonomous University of Barcelona is to train professional in research in all fields of Plant Biology and Biotechnology.
Chemical Science and Technology
The main objective of this Chemical Science and Technology programme from Rovira i Virgili University is to provide intensive specialisation in key research lines in present-day chemistry.
Oenology and Biotechnology
The Oenology and Biotechnology course from Rovira i Virgili University aims to train the students to carry out high-quality research in the fields of Oenology and Biotechnology.
Neurosciences
The main training objective of the PhD in Neurosciences at the Autonomous University of Barcelona is to offer PhD students the abilities and knowledge necessary to carry out quality research, both basic and applied to diseases of the nervous system.
Microbiology
The PhD in Microbiology at the Autonomous University of Barcelona is aimed at the preparation of researchers in the area of microbiology.