4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

The Biomedical Engineering at the University of Dundee is designed to offer students the chance to work with world leading researchers at the edge of engineering and clinical science, developing solutions for pressing real world need.

At the Information and Communication Systems programme of the University of Surrey, you’ll be taught by leading experts in the field, become part of our thriving postgraduate research community and gain excellent employment prospects.

Apply to study your PhD at the University of Bradford School of Chemistry and Biosciences, which encompasses multidisciplinary research in the following areas: Biological Sciences and Chemistry. 

Microbiology (Medical Sciences) is a well-funded research area at Newcastle University. This creates a vibrant and dynamic environment for postgraduate study.

Are you an accomplished performer looking to develop your work through postgraduate research? On this Music Performance Practice course from University of Birmingham you'll pursue a practice-based research project. Your project can be focused around contemporary genres, through experimental work, to historically-informed and other practice-led studies of western art music.

The Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging PhD programme is from University of York as an internationally renowned research department we have a vibrant community of research postgraduates.

The Mental Health course from Lancaster University meets the needs of those wishing to gain a deep and critical insight into mental health theory, research and practice and to develop or enhance research skills whilst fulfilling their existing responsibilities. 

This Psychology research programme at the University of Brighton is at the forefront of developments in applied, critical, community, social and health psychology and emerging fields such as cyberpsychology and ecopsychology.

Become equipped with the skills necessary to contribute to research that explores the science of the human body and the causes of diseases that affect humankind with the Biomedical Sciences programme at University of Birmingham.

As a PhD student in the Department of Geography and Environmental Science at University of Reading, you will be part of a vibrant research community.

The school combines laboratory-based and clinically-applied research and fosters a high level of collaboration between research groups in University.  University of Bristol offers the Oral and Dental Sciences programme. 

Enhance your career by engaging in research that addresses today's societal challenges with the Civil Engineering programme at University of Birmingham.

The Practitioner Doctorate in Sustainability PhD programme at the University of Surrey is aimed at high-achieving researchers and graduates whose vision is to become a sustainability leader in industry.

The professional doctorate in Education degree offered at Cardiff University, is aimed at managers and a wide range of practitioners who are experienced and who are working at senior and middle levels of their professions and organisations.

This Politics degree from University of Gloucestershire offers a multitude of opportunities, depending on your discipline, interests, and experience.

Boasting an international reputation and a thriving academic environment, the Sociology programme of the University of Surrey supervises PhDs in a wide range of subjects across sociology, criminology, digital media and communications and related areas.

The Management (Entrepreneurship and Strategy) course from Lancaster University prides itselves in offering a strong learning environment.

We offer a Medicine - Barts Cancer Institute degree to our graduate students at Queen Mary University of London.

This Dementia Studies course from the University of West London provides an opportunity for individuals with an academic or professional interest in dementia to undertake advanced study within their chosen area. 

Research activities within the Civil Engineering degree programmes at Brunel University of London cover a wide-ranging and diverse field of topics.