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The School of Science and Technology at Nottingham Trent University provides options to pursue a PhD through research. Students can choose between full-time or part-time supervision, with distance learning occasionally available. Across all academic schools, Nottingham Trent University enables doctoral research studies, offering flexible supervision arrangements including full-time, part-time, and sometimes remote learning options. The School of Science and Technology boasts a vibrant research culture, with faculty engaged in globally recognized, pioneering work. Research activities are organized around specialized Centers and units that concentrate on key themes: Biomedical Sciences and the John Van Geest Cancer Research Center - A world-class research setting - Our biomedical studies lead the field, drawing on expertise from diverse disciplines such as Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biomathematics, Medicinal Chemistry, Immunology, Microbiology, and Pharmacology.
Computing and Informatics - Exceptional global research influence - This interdisciplinary work tackles significant challenges through three focus areas: Interactive Systems for cognitive/physical rehabilitation and mental health, Computational Intelligence and its practical applications, and Intelligent simulation, modeling, and networking. Materials and Engineering - A top-tier international research environment - Our cross-disciplinary Materials and Engineering Research excels in producing high-caliber results, generating substantial funding, and achieving worldwide recognition. Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement (SHAPE) Research Center - Internationally acclaimed research outcomes - Our Sports Science investigations span multiple disciplines, organized around key themes led by research groups focusing on Musculoskeletal Physiology, Athletic Performance, Exercise and Health, and Sport in Society. These research hubs showcase the School's outstanding capabilities, foster innovation and knowledge exchange, guide strategic research planning, and create supportive environments for academic growth.