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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.

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.

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

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.

Astronomy
Astronomy and astrophysics are concerned with the study of the nature and distribution of matter and radiation throughout all time and space in the Universe. The Astronomy course is offered at University of Canterbury.

Chemistry
Chemistry at University of Southampton has a community of 200 people actively involved in research. Each year we accept more than 50 postgraduate students from a variety of backgrounds to study for chemistry research degrees.

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.

Physiology and Biophysics
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Physiology and Biophysics programme offers you the opportunity to expand your options. Gain the skills you need to become a strong independent researcher or university professor.

Biotechnology
The Doctoral Programme in Biotechnology results from a cooperation of three departments of the Universidade de Aveiro: Chemistry, Biology and Medical Sciences, through their Research Units: CICECO, CESAM and iBiMED.

Neuroscience
At the University of Reading, they can supervise a wide range of Neuroscience research topics.

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.

Chemistry
Our Chemistry PhD programme at Queen Mary University of London offers students the opportunity to conduct research within a range of areas.

Statistics
The Statistics programme PhD programme from Newcastle University has a strong international reputation for making original contributions to Bayesian methodology, bioinformatics and biostatistics. We invite postgraduate research proposals in any of these three areas.

Statistics
The Statistics course from Lancaster University aimed at those who have acquired substantial statistical knowledge and experiences and who are ready to embark an independent research project.

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology programme offers you excellent training opportunities, as well as the chance to conduct important research alongside internationally respected faculty members. By the time you've completed your degree, you'll be ready for a career in an academic, medical, or industrial setting.

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.

Materials and Energy
The School of Chemistry from Cardiff University has developed a particular strength in Materials and Energy, with a research group dedicated to this exciting area of study. As part of the Materials and Energy programme, students can conduct their research within this group.

Physics
The Physics course offered at Eastern Mediterranean University has been established to enable students with strong research motivation to develop their interests through advanced study.

Cancer and Genetics
The Cancer and Genetics programme from Cardiff University strategy is to drive research for the benefit of patients affected by cancer and by inherited disease in Wales and beyond.

Cellular and Molecular Medicine
The School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for the study of cancer biology, infection and immunology, and regenerative medicine. University of Bristol offers the Cellular and Molecular Medicine programme.