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583 PhD programmes in Natural Sciences & Mathematics in United Kingdom

Social Statistics and Demography
We offer a Social Statistics and Demography degree at the University of Southampton. Join a community of researchers tackling today’s biggest challenges, such as helping to improve maternal health in India or improving access to water. We are known for our expertise and the application of cutting-edge quantitative and qualitative methods.

Genetics
The Genetic MPhil, PhD, MD programme from Newcastle University look at the causes of genetic disease. We explore genetic disease at the molecular and cellular level and its treatment.

Mathematics
The University of Bristol School of Mathematics has more than doubled in size in the last decade, with over 100 academic staff and up to 90 postgraduates. University of Bristol offers the Mathematics programme.

Mathematics and Statistics
In taking your PhD in Mathematics and Statistics with the University of Brighton, you are joining a research culture that focuses on developing and applying theory and methods to help solve real world problems.

Physics
The Physics programme at the University of Surrey provides opportunities for experimental, theoretical and computational research in both fundamental and applied physics, in subjects such as nuclear and radiation physics, astrophysics, photonics, soft matter, quantum technologies and medical physics.

Mathematics
Our Mathematics research-active academics at Brunel University of London are involved in cutting-edge research covering a range of topics including applied analysis, computational mathematics, continuum mechanics and mathematical physics, financial mathematics, operational research and applied statistics.

Great Western Four and Doctoral Training Partnership
The Great Western Four and Doctoral Training Partnership comprises the University of Bristol, University of Bath, Cardiff University, University of Exeter, British Antarctic Survey, British Geological Survey, Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, the Natural History Museum and Plymouth Marine Laboratory.

Biotechnology (Marine Sciences)
Throughout the Biotechnology (Marine Sciences) MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University you'll explore biotechnology research in marine sciences.

Pure Mathematics
Enhance your mathematical and communication skills with the Pure Mathematics programme from University of Birmingham.

Cancer
The Cancer MPhil, PhD, MD programme from Newcastle University scientists and students engaged in cancer research at Newcastle share a common purpose: to improve treatment outcomes for patients with cancer.

Atmospheric Sciences and Air Pollution
The Atmospheric Sciences and Air Pollution programme at the University of Birmingham has been developed to provide a new route to the internationally-respected British PhD degree by incorporating subject knowledge, research training and the development of transferable skills.

Advanced Quantitative Methods
The Advanced Quantitative Methods programme from University of Bristol is designed to foster research that pushes the boundaries of quantitative methodologies in the social sciences.

Organic Synthesis
The School of Chemistry has developed a particular strength in Organic Synthesis, with a research group dedicated to this exciting area of study. As part of the Chemistry (PhD/MPhil) programme, students can conduct their research within this Organic Synthesis group, at Cardiff University.

Mathematics
They are distinctive in the wide range of research they undertake as a department at University of Reading, in particular in the application of core Mathematics to other disciplines such as climate science, biology, and computer science.

Chemistry
Studying the Chemistry programme at the University of Surrey will see you join an internationally renowned and research-active department, with a strong track-record of employability and research excellence.

Ocean and Earth Science
Join our Graduate School of the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (GSNOCS). At University of Southampton, we're an interdisciplinary research community working on the latest topics in Ocean and Earth Science.

Neuroscience
The Neuroscience degree from Cardiff University, is a research area within which you can focus your studies as part of our suite of Biosciences research programmes (PhD, MPhil, MD).

Physics and Astronomy
You will be at the cutting-edge of physics research, working alongside world-leading experts in one of the largest Physics departments in the UK, within the Physics and Astronomy programme from University of Birmingham.

Mathematics
The Mathematics course from the University of West London allows you to use theoretical, applied, and computational research methods to solve a wide range of problems ranging from theoretical to the applied sector.

Mathematical Artificial Intelligence
This Mathematical Artificial Intelligence course from Lancaster University offers comprehensive research training focused on building mathematical approaches to address challenges in AI and dynamical systems modelling.