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Infection and Immunity
The aim of the Infection and Immunity degree offered at The Cardiff University is to offer a broad knowledge and expertise in in all aspects of immunological-based disease processes at the molecular and cellular level, with strengths in innate immunity, cancer immunology, T-cell biology and viral and bacterial infection.

Biotechnology (Biological, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences)
Throughout this Biotechnology (Biological, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences) MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University you'll explore biological, agricultural and environmental sciences research.

Biological Sciences
The Biological Sciences programme offered by Bangor University covers the full spectrum of the biosciences.

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.

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.

Pharmacology
The academic staff at the School of Pharmacy from University of Reading conduct internationally competitive research across three research subjects, and these are the areas you can conduct your PhD: Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, and Pharmacy Practice.

Physics
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Queen Mary University of London is one of the UK’s elite research centres in internationally-leading research activities.

PhD in Conservation Biology
Enhance your degree and gain specialist skills with postgraduate study in PhD in Conservation Biology at Victoria University of Wellington.

Photonics and Optoelectronics
Join our vibrant community of Photonics and Optoelectronics programme from University of Southampton.

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

Chemistry
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This Chemistry programme at the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.

Chemistry
The University of Bristol offers a world-class environment for the Chemistry programme with state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure, as well as support and guidance from internationally leading Academic Supervisors.

Chemistry
Join the Chemistry PhD programme from University of York if you love chemistry, you might like to think about doing advanced research into an area you are especially interested in and study. The Department of Chemistry offers a wide range of chemistry PhD projects to students living in the UK, EU or further afield.

Biology
This Biology PhD programme from Newcastle University research projects in our three main research areas of biodiversity and conservation, agri-environment, and microbiology.

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.

Ocean and Earth Science
Join our Graduate School of the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (GSNOCS). At University of Southampton, we're an interdisciplinary research community working on the latest topics in Ocean and Earth Science.

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.

Nano Science and Technology
The PhD programme in Nano Science and Technology from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology seeks to train students to conduct original research in the interdisciplinary area of nano-science and technology and to cultivate innovative and problem-solving thinking.

Mathematics
The Mathematics research at the University of Chester is undertaken by an enthusiastic and successful group of academic staff and their students. They would be glad to hear from potential students who would like to study for a PhD in the area of Mathematics.

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.