190 PhD programmes offered by the university

The PhD in Structural Biology programme at The University of Manchester enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Structural Biology.

Nano and Functional Materials covers the development and study of novel nanomaterials and their assembly into multi-functional structures and devices for their application in key technological areas. This degree is offered at The University of Manchester.

The PhD in Pharmacology programme at The University of Manchester enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Pharmacology.

The PhD in Biostatistics programme at The University of Manchester enables you to undertake a  research project  that will improve understanding of Biostatistics.

The Doctorate in Forensic Psychology at The University of Manchester provides key transferable skills and equips our postgraduate researchers with the tools to progress beyond their research degree into influential positions within academia, industry and consultancy.

Egyptology is part of the Department of Classics, Ancient History, Archaeology and Egyptology at The University of Manchester and, as such, our doctoral students will be able to participate in a vibrant academic environment and engage with specialists across a wide range of disciplines.

The PhD in Medicine programme at The University of Manchester enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Medicine.

The PhD Health Economics programme at The University of Manchester enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Health Economics.

The PhD Psychology programme at The University of Manchester enables you to undertake a research project from across the broad spectrum of topics that are integral to improving our understanding of psychological function.

The PhD in Molecular Biology programme at The University of Manchester enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Molecular Biology.

The PhD in Social Work (4 years) at The University of Manchester enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of the field.

The PhD in Medical Genetics programme at The University of Manchester enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Medical Genetics.

The PhD Russian and East European Studies programme at The University of Manchester will enable you to carry out a piece of significant, original research under the supervision of our academics.

The PhD in Palaeontology programme at The University of Manchester enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Palaeontology.

The PhD in Biotechnology programme at The University of Manchester enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Biotechnology.

The PhD Italian Studies programme at The University of Manchester enables you to carry out a piece of significant and original research at a department that undertakes internationally recognised research that is both wide-ranging and markedly interdisciplinary.

This practice-based Anthropology, Media and Performance PhD programme at The University of Manchester will see you carry out an extensive piece of research in the field.

Our postgraduate research programmes in Environmental Engineering at The University of Manchester offer the opportunity to study in a multi-disciplinary team alongside leading academics in the field.

The Department of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science at The University of Manchester is a world leader in industrially relevant research and teaching in chemical engineering and related subjects.

The PhD in Physical Geography at The University of Manchester will allow you to benefit from the supervision of world-leading academics that have very strong reputations for research quality.