85 PhD programmes in Natural Sciences in Europe

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.

Integrated Graduate School Solvation Science
The Integrated Graduate School Solvation Science (iGSS) programme from the Cluster of Excellence RESOLV, Ruhr Explores Solvation, provides a strong support network for researchers of chemistry, biochemistry, physics, and engineering to investigate the key roles solvents play in phenomena from protein reactions in cells, sustainable reuse of CO2, drug manufacturing and design to the origin of life.

Life Sciences
The University of Dundee is one of the leading universities in Europe for research in Life Sciences. We make fundamental discoveries on the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying health and disease in humans, animals, plants, parasites and bacteria.

Science and Engineering
Develop your leadership and applied research skills in professional practice with a professional doctorate in Science and Engineering from the University of Dundee.

Biological Sciences
On this Biological Sciences PhD course from University of East Anglia postgraduate researchers have opportunities to work at the heart of active research teams, challenging boundaries and making real advances.

Using time-resolved observations of young stars to explore the circumstellar environment beyond what direct resolution can achie
The What time can tell us about space: Using time-resolved observations of young stars to explore the circumstellar environment beyond what direct resolution can achieve project at University of Dundee is offered towards a PhD in Physics. It is based on observational astrophysics. Previous astrophysics background will be an advantage.

Quantum Information Science and Technologies
The Quantum Information Science and Technologies programme from University of Bristol offers a unique postgraduate training and development programme for those wishing to pursue a career in the sector.

Natural Sciences
This Natural Sciences course from Lancaster University offers an academic training route for graduates seeking to perform leading fundamental and technologically relevant research that transcends the traditional discipline boundaries by linking one or more other disciplines with chemistry.

History of Sciences and Scientific Education
Become familiar with the most important aspects of the evolution of the sciences, analyzing their development as part of humanity’s intellectual and social experience with the History of Sciences and Scientific Education doctorate degree taught at Universidade de Aveiro.

Condensed Matter and Photonics
Condensed Matter and Photonics programme offered at 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).

Advanced Microwave Technology Development for Low Carbon PVC Recycling
The Advanced Microwave Technology Development for Low Carbon PVC Recycling course at Aston University is training the next generation of research leaders tasked to remove greenhouse gases from the environment.
Mineral Sciences
The Mineral Sciences program at the University of Lausanne aims to foster scientific quality and creativity in the field of Mineral Sciences and to promote mobility and soft skills competence.
Graduate School of Life Sciences (GSLS)
The Graduate School of Life Sciences (GSLS) at University of Würzburg provides doctoral researchers with structured doctoral training. In return, the doctoral researcher has to meet additional requirements in order to successfully compete our graduate program.
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.
Social Geography and Regional Development
The Social Geography and Regional Development programme from Masaryk University focuses on the study of the spatiality of social life. The Faculty of Science at Masaryk University is a traditional specialization, whose content reflects the changing society and its manifestations in the area.
Public Understanding of Science
The Public Understanding of Science program from the University of Zurich includes a written dissertation about the own independent scientific research project.
Science and Technology
The doctoral training program of the Graduate School of Science and Technology at the University of Würzburg is designed for a three-year period. In addition to ongoing research for their dissertation, doctoral candidates take part in both obligatory and elective training courses.
Natural Sciences and Psychology
Embark on an intellectual odyssey at Justus Liebig University Giessen, exploring the frontiers of Natural Sciences and Psychology through our distinguished doctoral program. Unveil the mysteries of these domains under the guidance of esteemed faculty and within the innovative academic milieu of JLU Giessen.
Sciences - Mathematics
At Hasselt University you can obtain the degree of doctor in Sciences - Mathematics.
Engineering and Natural Sciences
Graduates from the Doctoral Programme in Engineering and Natural Sciences from Tampere University of Applied Sciences have great potential to achieve scientific and technological breakthroughs based on their in-depth knowledge and strong research skills.