4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

The Dance degree at the University of Roehampton aims to provide its research students with the opportunity to study in a stimulating, responsive, supportive environment, which fosters independent, critical thinking.

Our aim in the Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment programme from University of Glasgow is to be the world-leading centre for health economic and health technology assessment research and education, working to improve health and wellbeing through better decision-making.

The University of Glasgow hosts the only academic unit in the UK exclusively dedicated to the teaching and research of Scottish Literature.

Undertaking a English PhD at University of Leeds allows you to develop in-depth knowledge and make a meaningful contribution to your chosen field.

The Professional Doctorate in Midwifery (DMid) at Oxford Brookes University is a part-time doctoral programme that will enable you to study whilst continuing in your current midwifery role.

At University of Leeds, our world-leading research environment is home to PhD students studying a wide variety of subjects across Healthcare.

The Immunology and Inflammation programme offered by Imperial develops advanced research expertise in immune-mediated disease, translational medicine, and inflammatory mechanisms, preparing scientists to advance understanding of disease processes and therapeutic innovation.

The Department of Sport, Health Sciences and Social Work at Oxford Brookes University offers a number of flexible part-time and full-time research degree opportunities including a PhD in Sport and Coaching Sciences.

A Psychology research degree in the Centre for Psychological Research at Oxford Brookes University allows you to develop your skills and contribute to internationally recognised psychology related research supported by skilled staff and a vibrant, cross-discipline research student community.

The Psychology programme offered by Aberystwyth University develops advanced expertise in human behaviour, cognitive processes, and psychological research.

The PhD in Medical Genetics programme at The University of Manchester enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Medical Genetics.

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

You will join a research community that is leading the way in how we look at mental health care and communication. Research at City St George's, University of London will be enhanced by the outcome focused environment of our Centre for Mental Health Research.

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

The PhD Psychology programme at The University of Manchester enables you to undertake a research project from across the broad spectrum of topics that are integral to improving our understanding of psychological function.

This four-year Genomic Medicine and Statistics DPhil programme at University of Oxford aims to train and nurture future leaders in the application of genomics to advance human health. 

The Mathematics programme offered by Imperial develops advanced research expertise in theoretical and applied mathematics, enabling students to investigate complex problems across pure mathematics, statistics, finance, and mathematical modelling through independent doctoral research.

Could your passion for German language, culture and history help us better understand the world in which we live in today? We offer a phd degree in German University of Nottingham. 

Research degrees in the School of Engineering at University of Wolverhampton can provide students with opportunities in a multitude of career paths, including academia, government, and the private sector.

The DPhil in Pharmacology at the University of Oxford offers a wide range of cutting-edge research topics within a multi-disciplinary and world-renowned department (ranked number 1 by subject since 2019 in the QS World Ranking), from calcium signalling to cardiovascular pharmacology, neuropharmacology and medicinal chemistry.