4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

Our Biochemistry and Biotechnology research at University of Glasgow aims to answer fundamental questions about how cells and organisms work at the molecular and biochemical level. 

 This World and Comparative Literature PhD programme from The University of Exeter seeks to cross the borders and bridge the distances between languages, literatures and cultures.

Internationally recognised for the quality of teaching and world-leading research, the Department of Biological Sciences at Royal Holloway University of London is a dynamic and friendly place to study. 

The field of Medical Education at University of Glasgow is concerned with how we educate medical practitioners across the continuum of their undergraduate curriculum and their postgraduate medical training.

Studying for a PhD with University of East London's School of Education and Communities, Department of Social Sciences will push you to the limit - and you'll be supported all the way by our world-class academic staff.

Studying for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) with the University of East London School of Education and Communities will push you to the limit - and you'll be supported all the way by our world-class academic staff.

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

The Psychological Academic Research programme offered by King's College London investigates mental health, behaviour, cognition, and the relationship between psychological and physical wellbeing.

The Doctor of Business Administration programme offered by Swansea University is designed for senior managers and leaders in all sectors, including private, public and not-for-profit organisations. It enables learners to engage in applied research, bringing established and cutting-edge theory to bear on practical organisational issues while developing and enriching practice in their field.

The Medical Research programme at University of Leeds is especially suitable for candidates who have limited research experience and for students wishing to update their skills or change research area.

As a research student at the Computing program offered by Birmingham City University you will be exposed to a versatile range of academics.

The DPhil in Astrophysics at University of Oxford is a research-based degree offered by the astrophysics and theoretical physics sub-departments of Physics, available to students interested in carrying out research in observational or theoretical astrophysics, or in astronomical instrumentation.

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

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

Within the PhD in Public Health programme at The University of Manchester you will be working on a research project that will improve understanding of the field.

The Public Health programme offered by Swansea University gives doctoral researchers the opportunity to pursue their particular personal or professional research interests in this wide-ranging area. By providing an evidence base through empirical investigation, audit, and evaluation, research actively contributes to improvements at all levels in public health policy and practice.

Prepare yourself for a professional career in educational psychology. Our Psychology (Applied Educational Psychology) doctorate at University of Nottingham focuses on the link between theory and practice.

At the University of Nottingham, we offer our graduate students a phd programme degree in Human Factors.

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Durham University combines world-leading research with a dedication to the learning experience of our students.

The Infectious Disease programme offered by Imperial develops advanced research expertise in infection biology, microbiology, immunology, and translational medicine, preparing researchers to address major global health challenges through original scientific investigation.