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Imperial Doctoral Programme
The five-year fully funded Imperial Doctoral Programme offered by Imperial Business School provides an inspirational learning experience

Chemistry
Studying the Chemistry programme at the University of Surrey will see you join an internationally renowned and research-active department, with a strong track-record of employability and research excellence.

Geography
Through the Geography PhD programme from Newcastle University we offer supervision across a wide range of human and physical geography topics.

Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Agents
Research topics covered in this Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Agents course at Bangor University include knowledge-based systems, logic, multi-agent systems, distributed systems, machine learning, data mining, computational linguistics, natural language processing, information theory and information retrieval.

Cancer and Genomic Sciences
The Cancer and Genomic Sciences programme at University of Birmingham unites scientists and clinicians, equipping you with the essential skills needed to contribute to both discovery and translational research in the areas of: cancer, genome biology, rare diseases, bioinformatics and health data science.

Food and Nutritional Sciences
Our Food and Nutritional Sciences programme from University of Reading spans all aspects of food and nutrition, from farm to fork and beyond.

Biomedicine
Biomedicine programme at Cardiff University is a research area within which you can focus your studies as part of our suite of Biosciences research programmes.

Molecular, Genetic and Lifecourse Epidemiology
This Molecular, Genetic and Lifecourse Epidemiology programme from University of Bristol is an innovative interdisciplinary, four-year, graduate programme within the thriving, inter-disciplinary Bristol Medical School in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Bristol.

Ecology and Agri-Environmental Research
At the University of Reading, we offer several routes to a doctoral qualification, including this PhD in Ecology and Agri-Environmental Research.

Composites Manufacture
The Composites Manufacture programme from University of Bristol is a four-year postgraduate research programme, which integrates an industry-based research project with a taught programme in technical subjects related to composites materials, design, mechanics and manufacturing, as well as business skills and transferable skills training.

Education
Help to shape the future of Education through our research degrees at University of Southampton. Explore new ideas that can have an impact on practice as you develop your professional skills.

Architecture
Research in the area of architecture is carried out by specialist centres. Architecture is offered at London South Bank University.

Linguistics and Language
The Linguistics and Language research portfolio at the University of Brighton is evolving rapidly with enthusiastic and dedicated supervision for PhD work in linguistics and related language studies across a number of specialisms.

Ageing Studies
The overall aim of the Ageing Studies theme at Brunel University of London is to advance our knowledge and understanding of how to improve the health and quality of life of older people.

Paediatric Dentistry
Assess, diagnose and treat severe dental diseases in children, from dental anomalies to dental traumas in this intensive yet rewarding Doctorate programme. This Paediatric Dentistry programme offered at Queen Mary University of London provides integrated, hands-on training for dentists who aspire to be specialists, either in primary or secondary services, or clinical academics of the future.

Applied Educational and Child Psychology
The Applied Educational and Child Psychology doctorate from University of Birmingham is designed to set you apart as a skilled educational psychologist. This HCPC-approved, BPS-accredited course blends research-driven learning with professional learning on placement.

Sport and Exercise
The University of Chester welcomes students to undertake research towards a PhD in Sport and Exercise Sciences. This is an exciting department with an eager and innovative research base.

Data-Driven Engineering and Sciences
Data‑driven research is reshaping science and engineering, creating powerful new ways to understand and improve the world around us. The Data-Driven Engineering and Sciences programme at University of Bristol equips you to lead this transformation – combining scientific curiosity, advanced computation and collaborative problem‑solving to deliver real‑world impact.

Criminology
The Criminology course from Lancaster University in a wide range of criminological topics. For students who wish to study for a shorter period, we also offer a two-year MPhil research degree.

Philosophy
Within this Philosophy PhD programme from University of York students follow an approved programme of research supervised by a member of academic staff and informed by a Thesis Advisory Panel.