190 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Metallurgy and Corrosion research taking place at The University of Manchester is the largest UK activity dedicated to research on the development, properties, and performance of metals and alloys for demanding environments across all applications.

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 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.

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 in Drug Design, Development and Delivery programme at The University of Manchester enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Drug Design, Development and Delivery.

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

Planetary Science applies a fundamental knowledge of isotopes and chemistry together with new observations to understand natural systems. This programme is offered at The University of Manchester.

Opportunities for PhD research are available in a wide range of topics in Financial Mathematics. This degree programme is offered at The University of Manchester.

Our research is organised into four themes, all of high relevance to the delivery of care in the UK and internationally. We also place a major emphasis on advancing research methodology. This Primary Care and Health Services Research programme is offered at The University of Manchester.

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

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

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

The PhD Genomics programme enables you to undertake a research project in an aspect of genomics that will advance the field. We have many international experts in genomics at The University of Manchester and cutting edge facilities to enable your research.

The Department of Criminology at The University of Manchester welcomes applications that fit with the particular specialisms of our research staff. For example, we currently have grants in the areas of desistance, fraud, drugs, cryptomarkets, modern slavery, corruption, organised crime, policing and punishment, amongst others.

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.

Our PhD Classics and Ancient History programme at The University of Manchester is aimed at students who want to make a genuine contribution to scholarly knowledge and understanding of the field through their thesis.

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