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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Catalysis in the Cardiff Catalysis Institute
The School of Chemistry from Cardiff University has particular strengths in Heterogeneous Catalysis, Homogeneous Catalysis and Surface Science, including the Cardiff Catalysis Institute (CCI) dedicated to this exciting area of study. The Catalysis in the Cardiff Catalysis Institute programme is offered at Cardiff University.

Physics
The School of Physics at Bristol University is one of the best Physics research environments in the UK - Bristol Physics research is ranked 4th in the UK (THE analysis of REF 2021). University of Bristol offers the Physics programme.

Computational Statistics and Data Science - COMPASS
The Computational Statistics and Data Science - COMPASS is a 4-year PhD training programme in the statistical and computational techniques of data science, with partners from across the University of Bristol, industry and government agencies.

Biology and Biomaterials
In this Biology and Biomaterials PhD at the University of Brighton you will join our researchers as they examine and innovate in the structure, design and functional performance of natural and synthetically derived pure and composite biomaterials with diagnostic or therapeutic impact on living systems.

Doctor of Philosophy - Mathematical Sciences
This Doctor of Philosophy - Mathematical Sciences programme from Curtin University is designed for students to develop higher level research skills in mathematical sciences and its application through undertaking a programme of independent supervised study.

Biology
The Department of Genetics and Genome Biology at the University of Leicester offers research supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biology.

Chemical and Biological Engineering
KAUST ranked #1 in the Times Higher Education Arab University Rankings 2023. The Chemical and Biological Engineering program offered at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is home to world-class professors conducting cutting-edge research on the forefronts of polymers, catalysis, and nanotechnology technology development.

Biology
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Biology programme addresses environmental concerns and the sustainable utilization of natural resources, within an exceptionally vibrant research community..

Mathematics
The Mathematics MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University research is predominantly in fluid mechanics, astrophysics and cosmology.In Pure Mathematics our two main fields are functional analysis and geometric algebra.

Chemistry
The main objective of this Chemistry programme from Maynooth University is to provide graduate students with an integrated broad-based training in the discipline of chemistry including the most advanced research methodology in physical, organic, inorganic and analytical chemistry.