190 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Manchester is one of the largest and most active physics departments in the UK. We have a long tradition of excellence in both teaching and research, and have interests in most areas of contemporary research. This PhD in Particle Physics is offered at The University of Manchester.

Evolution is the key to understanding many questions in the life sciences. To comprehend the diversity of life on earth, it is essential to know the evolutionary link between organisms and the processes by which new traits originate and are maintained. The Evolutionary Biology program is offered by The University of Manchester.

Our History PhD programme at The University of Manchester enables you to carry out a piece of in-depth research in the area that most interests you.

Our PhD Middle Eastern Studies programme at The University of Manchester enables you to carry out a piece of significant, original research under the supervision of our academics

Basic Dental Science at The University of Manchester is a large area covering craniofacial genetics, stem cell biology and craniofacial development.

The area of biomaterials science and dental technology covers many biomaterials for operative dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, orthodontics, and oral surgery, plus research on orthopaedic bone cements. The Biomaterials Science and Dental Technology program is offered by The University of Manchester.

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

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

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

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

The PhD in Science, Technology and Innovation Policy programme at The University of Manchester enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of the field.

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

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

Research in education must and should make a difference. A PhD in Education at The University of Manchester will allow you to conduct world-changing research that addresses key issues in social justice and enables evidence-informed educational change.

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

The Department of Chemistry at The University of Manchester has particular strengths in biological chemistry and organic synthesis, computational and theoretical chemistry and materials chemistry (inorganic and polymer). It offers this degree in Inorganic Chemistry.

Cardiovascular diseases are major causes of mortality and morbidity in developed and developing countries worldwide. This Cardiovascular Sciences programme is offered at The University of Manchester.

Understanding the ecology and evolution of life on Earth is a fundamental research challenge and of central importance for most areas of the environmental sciences. This Ecology and Evolution programme is offered at The University of Manchester.

Environmental biology research seeks to understand how biological systems, comprising plants, animals and microorganisms, evolve, function and interact. This Environmental Biology programme is offered at The University of Manchester.

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