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11 PhD programmes offered by the university

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.

Applied Mathematics
Advance your career through this Applied Mathematics programme from University of Birmingham. By integrating mathematics with real-world applications you'll learn to solve complex problems faced by industry.

Statistics
Advance your expertise in statistical theory and data science through world-class research and supervision. This PhD Statistics from University of Birmingham will give you the skills to tackle real-world challenges in data science, statistics, and interdisciplinary research, preparing you for impactful careers in academia or industry.

Chemistry
Tackle current and future scientific challenges with research in the Chemistry programme from University of Birmingham.

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.

Management Mathematics
Enhance your career with the Management Mathematics course at University of Birmingham. Apply mathematical concepts to real-world managerial, industrial, and scientific challenges, and learn to develop powerful solutions to complex problems.

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

Microbiology and Infection
Join one of the largest groups of microbiologists in the world at the forefront of pioneering research to combat antimicrobial and antibiotic resistance and understand the contribution of microorganisms to human health and disease with the Microbiology and Infection course at University of Birmingham.

Metabolism and Systems Research
Advance your expertise in human health and become equipped with the essential skills to research the body’s complex processes with the Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research course at the University of Birmingham.

Biosciences
Unlock your potential with the Biosciences programme from University of Birmingham, where you'll explore cutting-edge research in human, animal, plant, microbial, cell, and molecular biology guided by top experts in one of the UK's leading Biosciences schools.

Inflammation and Ageing
Contribute to research focusing on finding solutions to a range of chronic inflammation-driven illnesses through a highly collaborative approach with the Inflammation and Ageing course at University of Birmingham.