4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

Explore lifestyle behaviours, such as nutrition, physical activity and substance use, and their impact on public health and risks for chronic diseases with this Health, Wellbeing and Society course at the University of Bath.

The Bioengineering programme offered by offered by Imperial develops advanced research expertise at the interface of engineering, medicine, and the life sciences, enabling researchers to address healthcare challenges through innovative biomedical investigation.

The Physical Geography programme offered by Swansea University enables doctoral researchers to undertake a substantial project led by them. It is a highly respected qualification which is a necessary step in a career in academia, and also will open a wider scope for employment in fields such as education, government or the private sector.

The Biology course at the University of Bath is renowned for its broad range of world-leading and internationally excellent research on animals, plants and microorganisms.

The Welsh program offered by Swansea University enables you to undertake a substantial project rooted in your own passions and interests.

Our Executive Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) at the University of Liverpool is an action-research based postgraduate programme, designed for senior professionals who want to drive transformational impact within their organisations, and become thought leaders in their professional area.

During the Human Geography program offered by Swansea University you will undertake an individual human geography research project over three years, supported by a globally respected academic staff.

At The Open University UK we investigate Cardiovascular Research from the level of single cell all the way to the patient.

Scientific research in the Radiobiology and Radiotherapy programme from University of Liverpool is performed in an environment that has a wealth of clinical expertise and research which ensures that basic scientific research is always performed with insights of relevance to patients provided by leading clinical teams and an awareness of detailed clinical issues.

What if your personal exploration of cultural and linguistic expression aided international relations? We offer a Comparative Literature programme at University of Nottingham.

This Statistics research at Keele University includes the design of clinical trials in all specialties, modelling disease with an interest in the effect of genetic factors, with a particular interest in musculoskeletal conditions. 

The Cancer and Genomics programme offered by Swansea University focuses on better understanding the mechanisms of cancer, developing better diagnostic markers, and developing novel therapeutic avenues to improve patient outcomes.

The Literacy and Social Justice research area at The Open University UK is located in the School of Education, Childhood, Youth and Sport.

As a PhD student in Education at the University of Stirling, you’ll benefit from all our expertise and conduct your research in a supportive, vibrant environment that helps to develop your research skills and provide a collaborative research environment, so you can make a difference to wider society.

The Department of Landscape Architecture at the University of Sheffield has an outstanding research record, focusing on the interactions between society, culture, nature and practice. Join our PhD students to contribute to a thriving, interdisciplinary research environment.

The Maternal and Child Health and Midwifery PhD programme at City St George's, University of London enables you to develop new research in collaboration with expert international researchers and professional and community stakeholders. Close links with our health service and policy partners help to rapidly transform your research into policy, practice and education.

At the University of Nottingham, we offer our graduate students a DM degree in Primary Care. All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. 

At the University of Wolverhampton, in the Humanities programme, a variety of modes of assessment will be used to support and test your learning and progress and to help you develop capabilities that are valued beyond your University studies and into your working life.

The Arts Management and Cultural Policy programme at Queen's University Belfast examines cultural policy, cultural production, participation, audience development, equality, diversity, international exchange, cultural economy, governance, sustainability, and the influence of new technologies on cultural sectors.

You’ll work with expert faculty at the cutting-edge of politics, covering Britain, Europe and international issues. This Politics programme is offered at the University of Sussex.