102 PhD programmes offered by the university

At University of Glasgow, our outward-looking, multi-disciplinary research activities are based on high-quality, challenging and flexible graduate Theatre Studies programmes.

Philosophy and Psychology at the University of Glasgow are thriving. Our vibrant research environment includes an active community of postgraduate students and engaged staff who are internationally recognised for their contributions to a wide range of philosophical and psychological debates.

The Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences programme is offered at the University of Glasgow. Our strength is in identifying and designing novel therapeutic strategies that will lead to clinical trials.

The Statistics programme offered by the University of Glasgow combines world-leading research expertise in pure and applied mathematics and statistics in areas such as mathematical biology, fluid dynamics, geometry and topology and environmental statistics.

The Institute of Cancer Sciences (ICS) at University of Glasgow is a broad-based, research intensive institution with a global reach. We span fundamental cancer biology, translational and clinical cancer research with a major focus on cancer genomics and disease-specific research. The Cancer Sciences programme is offered at University of Glasgow.

PhD Clinical and Surgical Sciences programme at University of Glasgow with research/lab work, completing an examinable piece of independent research in year 4.

At University of Glasgow, our Mental Health research strength is identifying the causes of mental disorders and suicide to develop clinical trials of novel complex interventions.

In the Microbiology programme from University of Glasgow, our interests lie in the interaction between bacterial pathogens and their hosts at the mucosal interface. We study key virulence determinants of bacterial pathogens and the host factors that influence outcome of disease, particularly within the immune system.

In the Evolutionary Analysis program from University of Glasgow, we address a broad range of fundamental and applied evolutionary problems via the identification and analysis of genetic and phenotypic variability underlying biodiversity at all taxonomic levels, from viruses to vertebrates.

Systems Power and Energy research within the School of Engineering from University of Glasgow is tackling many strategic and challenging areas of research in energy, ultrasonics, material and manufacture, space systems and science and music.

The Environmental Research Centre (SUERC) at University of Glasgow is home to state-of-the-art analytical technology, used to address major issues in environmental, earth and life sciences. 

Our Infrastructure and Environment research division at University of Glasgow seeks to respond to current societal challenges through the ideas and creativity of engineering design.

Research on Nutrition at University of Glasgow covers a wide range of areas including gut, food and metabolism as well as diet and chronic disease at MSc, MD and PhD level.

The Engineering Doctorate in Sensor and Imaging Systems is four-year programme offered by the universities of Edinburgh, University of Glasgow, Heriot-Watt and Strathclyde. 

The School of Chemistry at University of Glasgow is expert at designing new catalysts for the chemical and pharmaceutical industry while using advanced molecular technologies to create self-fabricating materials. 

We offer a General Practice and Primary Care degree at the University of Glasgow. Our staff, both clinical and research-based, are dedicated to undertaking internationally acclaimed research and teaching that addresses problems posed by complex care needs and inequalities and marginalised populations such as migrants and those living in areas of severe deprivation.

Our Doctoral Training Programme in Precision Medicine from University of Glasgow focuses on training PhD students in key MRC skills priorities in quantitative skills (mathematics, statistics, computation, and developing digital excellence) as applied to variety of data sources (from ‘omics’ to health records), and interdisciplinary skills including imaging and stratified medicine.

Sociology at University of Glasgow is defined by our shared commitment to rigorous, innovative and useful research.

A Management PhD at University of Glasgow is a research intensive degree programme for students with a strong academic background. The PhD program develops researchers in Management for careers in academia, industry and public service.

The Education programme offered by University of Glasgow is based at the School of Social & Environmental Sustainability, Dumfries Campus.