190 PhD programmes offered by the university

The PhD Bioinformatics programme at The University of Manchester enables you to undertake a research project that offers training in state-of-the-art computational approaches to study an aspect of biological and/or biomedical science.

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

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

This Social Work programme at The University of Manchester gives students the opportunity to work with internationally renowned scholars engaged in innovative research that will make a difference in people's lives and in health and social care.

The Arts Management and Cultural Policy programme at The University of Manchester links together these interdisciplinary fields to support research into the organisation of the arts, creative and cultural practices and their relationship to broader society, power relations and governance.

The PhD in Bioethics and Medical Jurisprudence at The University of Manchester is a structured research programme containing taught elements designed to provide a solid skills basis for independent research in this area.

Our PhD Spanish Studies programme at The University of Manchester will enable you to carry out a piece of original research under the supervision of our academics.

This Social Anthropology with Visual Media programme at The University of Manchester is intended for those with a degree in social or cultural anthropology who wish to use visual media in the course of pursuing doctoral research. 

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

Our PhD in Humanitarianism and Conflict Response at The University of Manchester is inspired by the need to conduct rigorous, in-depth research and analysis on the impact and outcomes of contemporary and historical crises.

Join a dynamic and innovative research environment, where academics, museum professionals and students apply theory to practice with this Museology programme at The University of Manchester.

The Department of Chemistry offers research opportunities and projects in a wide range of research themes. This PhD in Theoretical Chemistry is offered at The University of Manchester.

The Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Accounting and Finance at The University of Manchester is awarded by the University in recognition of the successful completion of a course of supervised research, the results of which show evidence of originality and independent critical judgement and constitute an addition to knowledge.

Our Polymers and Composites research at The University of Manchester focuses on developing advanced polymers and multi-functional composites for a variety of applications.

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

The PhD Music (Musicology) programme at The University of Manchester will enable you to develop historical and/or analytical skills at an advanced level, with independence and originality of thought combined with technical skill.

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

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

The PhD in Soft Matter and Liquid Crystals Physics programme at The University of Manchester enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of 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. It offers this degree in Catalysis and Porous Materials.