4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

The Chemistry programme offered by Imperial develops advanced research expertise in theoretical, experimental, and interdisciplinary chemistry, enabling students to contribute original discoveries with applications across science, technology, medicine, and industry.

In the Civil and Environmental Engineering programme from Imperial, we solve global challenges across the natural and built environment through world leading education, research and innovation.

The DPhil in Population Health is a doctoral research programme from the University of Oxford intended to provide you with training in research, an in-depth knowledge and understanding of your doctoral research topic and will prepare you for a career in academia.

The four-year DPhil in Neuroscience (1+3) at the University of Oxford has an outstanding record of achievement in terms of the publications and future careers of the students who have graduated to date.

The Doctor of Medicine at the University of Oxford is a flexible, variable intensity, clinical research-based doctorate. You will pursue research that is in synergy with your medical practice. 

The Forensic and Investigative Sciences programme offered by Anglia Ruskin University explores forensic analysis, crime scene investigation, evidence interpretation, and analytical science, enabling researchers to contribute to the advancement of forensic techniques and scientific understanding.

The Interdisciplinary Policy Studies programme offered by King's College London examines social justice, policy processes, and social transformation through interdisciplinary social science research.

The Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine (CHSTM) at The University of Manchester is one of the largest groups in Britain dedicated not only to studying the history of science, technology and medicine but also science communication and medical humanities.

The Information Security Group (ISG) at Royal Holloway University of London is a world-leading interdisciplinary research group dedicated to research and education in the area of information (cyber) security.

The Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Clinical Practice DPPClinPrac programme from The University of Exeter provides clinical training as either a Psychodynamic or a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist.

The Marketing subject group and researchers at Oxford Brookes University provide a vibrant and supportive community in which to immerse yourself, including collaborative events, as well as opportunities to publish your research and gain teaching experience.

Advanced Quantitative Methods at University of Glasgow offers a specialism focused on quantitative literacy in social sciences.

Research in Theology and Religious Studies at University of Glasgow encompasses a wide range of traditions, methods and perspectives and has been an ever-present part of the mission of the University since its foundation in 1451.

Based at Dumfries Campus, our staff are experts in tourism policy, planning and sustainable development. We offer a phd degree in Tourism Studies at the University of Glasgow. 

The Zoology course from the University of Cambridge is home to a community of researchers from a great diversity of disciplines, ranging from cell and developmental biology to field ecology and conservation. Evolutionary biology is a major focus of our work. 

Our Computing Science research at University of Glasgow cuts across the intersection of theoretical and applied computing. In the UK's 2014 independent research exercise, we were rated top in Scotland for research impact.

Uncover the compelling world of research in Crime, Justice and Security for yourself by connecting with the academic community at Staffordshire University. 

Students at the History with Genealogical Studies programme at University of Strathclyde are expected to undertake research that results in a thesis which contributes to the wider literature in the field, thereby making an original contribution to current knowledge.

Both in Classical languages and literature, and in ancient history, the DPhil Ancient History programme from University of Oxford is a research degree intended to make it possible for the successful candidate to aspire to a career in research and teaching at university level anywhere in the world where the Classical subjects are studied.

The Sport and Exercise Sciences programme offered by Anglia Ruskin University enables researchers to investigate performance, health, exercise, and coaching through advanced research in physiology, psychology, biomechanics, and sport pedagogy.