102 PhD programmes offered by the university

There are a number of attractions to studying for a postgraduate degree in Classics at University of Glasgow, from the very well-stocked University Library, to the Hunterian Museum (with its notably fine coin collection), to a major centre in humanities computing.

In the Modern Languages and Cultures programme from the University of Glasgow, we have expertise and supervision in language, culture, sociolinguistics, literature and history for the subjects of French, German, Hispanic, Italian and Slavonic Studies, alongside a strong postgraduate community in Comparative Literature and Translation Studies.

The Animal Ecology - Environmental Change programme offered at University of Glasgow aim to predict the consequences of rapid environmental change such as that due to climate, habitat loss, renewable energy growth, pollution and over-exploitation of natural resources on biodiversity and human and animal health.

Our Geospatial Data Science programme from University of Glasgow is suitable for students wishing to pursue a PhD and undertake innovative research in a wide range of subjects which aligns to one of our Geospatial Data Science themes, including: geostatistics and geospatial data quality.

At University of Glasgow, the Population and Ecosystems Health programme is by its nature interdisciplinary. It requires a tight weave of ideas from ecology, epidemiology, and genetics applied across a variety of domains including terrestrial and aquatic ecology, veterinary epidemiology and evolutionary biology.

In the Geology programme at University of Glasgow we aim to advance fundamental, quantitative understanding of critical geological phenomena on Earth and across the Solar System to solve scientific, engineering, and societal challenges.

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. 

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.

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.

In the Neuroscience programme from University of Glasgow we strive to understand the central nervous system at multiple levels of function, from cells to cognition to social interactions. 

Our aim in the Diabetes, Renal, Endocrine and Metabolic Medicine program from University of Glasgow is to better understand the mechanisms of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases affecting people with the conditions covered by our clinical specialities, and the implications for the wider population - including groups defined by ethnicity, gender and deprivation.

The Systems Biology programme offered by University of Glasgow develops advanced research expertise in integrating biological data and computational models to understand complex biological systems.

The Nursing and Healthcare School at University of Glasgow has a thriving community of postgraduate research students, from both the United Kingdom and overseas. 

Studentships are available each year in the Physics and Astronomy programme from University of Glasgow. You should discuss opportunities with potential supervisors within the relevant research group listed below.

Philosophy at the University of Glasgow is 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 debates.

The breadth of Slavonic Languages and Cultures provision at University of Glasgow is unique within Scotland and encompasses the languages, history, society and culture of Russia, Poland and the Czech Republic. 

We are leading experts in macroeconomics, Economics and finance. University of Glasgow have an active research environment, with many seminars and conferences, including events dedicated entirely to PhD students. The Economics programme is offered at University of Glasgow.

At University of Glasgow, we are dedicated to the research of German culture in all its aspects, with a particular emphasis on language and literature.

Music at University of Glasgow has a dynamic, supportive but rigorous research culture with a strong sense of community linked by ideas and practice.

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