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Organic Chemistry
The Department of Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University offers education in organic chemistry at PhD level.
Molecular and Cellular Medicine
As a DPhil in Molecular and Cellular Medicine student at University of Oxford you will spend up to four years (eight years for part-time students) in either the Kennedy institute of Rheumatology or Botnar Research Centre’s many research groups, working on a research project supervised by one of the principal investigators and your supervisory team.
Cell and Developmental Biology
The Cell and Developmental Biology (CDB) Program at The University of Iowa is housed in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology and includes faculty mentors from other departments. It is part of the larger Biomedical Sciences Program.
Physics
Students pursuing a doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physics at The University of Alabama are expected to acquire and demonstrate proficiency in the major topics of physics as well as perform original research in physics or astrophysics culminating in a dissertation.
Molecular and Environmental Plant Sciences
The Ph.D. in Molecular and Environmental Plant Sciences at Texas A&M University equips students to become visionary leaders and researchers in plant biology, genetics and environmental science.
Ecology and Evolution
Ecology and evolution are essential scientific fields in our understanding of life and biodiversity on Earth, and are of growing societal relevance. The doctoral program in Ecology and Evolution at the University of Geneva brings together world-class research groups in an active and innovative academic community.
Pharmacology
The DPhil in Pharmacology at the University of Oxford offers a wide range of cutting-edge research topics within a multi-disciplinary and world-renowned department (ranked number 1 by subject since 2019 in the QS World Ranking), from calcium signalling to cardiovascular pharmacology, neuropharmacology and medicinal chemistry.
Chemistry
The graduate program in Chemistry at McMaster University offers an exciting hub of research and graduate teaching.
Biotechnology
The Intercollegiate Biotechnology Doctoral School of University of Gdansk and Medical University of Gdansk provides interdisciplinary education of doctoral students in the area of Biotechnology in the discipline of medical sciences within the field of medical and health sciences, and in the discipline of biological sciences within the field of natural sciences.
Biology
The Biology PhD program at Northern Arizona University prepares students for research-focused professions in the biological sciences, developing students’ expertise in the empirical foundations of their dissertation area, and collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data to push forward the forefront of knowledge in their biological field of study.
Biochemistry
This Biochemistry PhD Program at the Heidelberg University offers an intense and detailed advisory assistance and supervision and a constant training in the field of biochemistry. It aims to broaden the horizons of the doctoral students and to prepare them for their later scientific career.
Astronomy and Planetary Science
The Astronomy and Planetary Sciences program of the Northern Arizona University is designed to provide students with a broad technical understanding of the dominant physical, chemical, and geological processes that control stellar and planetary systems while requiring students to have and present detailed mastery of their specific research topic within the field of astronomy and planetary science.
Biological Sciences
The Biological Sciences MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter is committed to ensuring that our research students are given the training and support to develop high-level professional skills required for careers in academia, commercial or public sectors.
Plant Sciences - Plants for Life
The Plant Sciences - Plants for Life program from Universidade Nova de Lisboa teaches you about current climate changes combined with the reduction of per capita agricultural land area and other natural resources pose major limitations for securing food, feed, and energy demands of the escalating world population.
Ocean Sciences - Air-Sea Interaction and Remote Sensing
The Department of Ocean Sciences (OCE) seeks to advance knowledge and understanding of physical, chemical and biological processes in the oceans. The Ocean Sciences - Air-Sea Interaction and Remote Sensing track is offered at the University of Miami.
Ocean Sciences - Marine Biogeochemistry
The mission of the Ocean Sciences - Marine Biogeochemistry graduate program at the University of Miami is to provide our students with specialized knowledge in important ocean science sub-disciplines as well as a broad understanding of the ocean as a key component of the Earth System.
Microbiology and Immunology
The Ph.D. Microbiology and Immunology degree at McGill University is now required for many scientific positions that lead to higher levels of responsibility.
Molecular Biology and Genetics
The Molecular Biology and Genetics program from Koc University offers advanced cell and molecular biology and genetics courses as well as electives in areas, such as cancer biology, neuroscience, and bioinformatics.
Biomedical Sciences
Initiated about 20 years ago, the PhD Program in Biomedical Sciences is an interdisciplinary graduate program, providing rigorous training in modern cell and molecular biology. The University of Cyprus provide a highly interdisciplinary and intensely collaborative training environment.
Mathematics
Students in the Mathematics programme from the University of Lincoln can benefit from specialist computational facilities, training programmes to enhance research skills, and support from dedicated academic supervisors.