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Clinical Oral Microbiology
If you’re a dentist who has a special interest in clinical oral microbiology or want to become a clinical academic, this course is for you. The Professional Doctorate in Clinical Oral Microbiology from Queen Mary University of London provides you with an integrated three-year training programme, so you can gain high-level research expertise alongside your clinical training.

Cellular and Molecular Biology
Molecular Biology is the field of biology that studies the structure and function of genes at a molecular level. The study of chromosomes and gene expression of an organism can give insight into heredity, genetic variation, and mutations. The Cellular and Molecular Biology programme is offered at University of Canterbury.

PhD in Ecology and Biodiversity
Enhance your career prospects and increase your knowledge with postgraduate study of PhD in Ecology and Biodiversity at Victoria University of Wellington.

Gravitational Physics
Gravitational Physics from Cardiff University, is a research area within which you can focus your studies as part of our suite of Physics and Astronomy research programmes (MPhil, PhD).

Mathematics
The Mathematics PhD programme from University of York offers the opportunity to study for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), as well as the degree of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Mathematics, in a thriving research environment.

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.

Chemistry
Chemistry students at Cardiff University study across the full spectrum of fundamental and applied chemistry, contributing to research projects addressing major intellectual, industrial and societal challenges.

Sustainable Chemistry
The Ph.D. Program in Sustainable Chemistry degree of Universidade de Aveiro is a multidisciplinary program in the wide field of Chemistry, focusing on sustainable research strategies for the development of new products and processes providing solutions to both, the present and medium-term requests of the Chemical Industry, and societal needs.

Pure Mathematics
Pure Mathematics offered by Cardiff University is a research area within which you can focus your studies as part of our suite of Mathematics research programmes (MPhil, PhD).

Nanosciences and Nanotechnology
The Nanosciences and Nanotechnology student degree of Universidade de Aveiro aims to understand, control and manipulate the matter at a nano-scale (typically from 1 to 100 nm) where unique physicochemical and biological phenomena take place, which can be explored in new applications.

Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry at Loughborough University will give you the opportunity to develop new and highly sought after skills which can set you up for a range of careers.

Astronomy
The Astronomy Unit at Queen Mary University of London offers postgraduate research opportunities across a wide range of areas of Astronomy and Astrophysics, leading to the degrees of PhD and MPhil.

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

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

Physics
The Physics programme offered by Eötvös Loránd University is research-oriented, the students start to work on their chosen topic under the guidance of a supervisor, immediately after enrolling in the program.

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.

Biological Sciences
The Biological Sciences from University of Bristol makes a vital research contribution, while developing skills and receiving training in communication, outreach, statistics, scientific writing and career planning.

Mathematics
The Mathematics degree of Universidade de Aveiro stands as a strategic initiative within the framework of Sustainable Development Goal 4 – Quality Education. It promotes higher education and advanced training of highly qualified researchers.

PhD in Geophysics
Taught by the School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences, PhD in Geophysics at Victoria University of Wellington is ranked among the top 150 in the world in the 2022 QS World Rankings by Subject.

Physics
The Doctor of Philosophy in Physics degree from University of Wollongong is an advanced postgraduate research degree that develops research skills and provides high achieving candidates with the opportunity to conduct in-depth research in their chosen field of research.