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The School of Science and Technology at Nottingham Trent University provides options to pursue a PhD through research programs. Students can choose between full-time or part-time supervision, with distance learning occasionally available. The university supports doctoral research across all its academic departments, offering flexible study arrangements. The School of Science and Technology boasts a vibrant research culture, with faculty engaged in globally recognized, pioneering work. Research activities are organized within specialized Centers and units, focusing on key areas: Biomedical Sciences and the John Van Geest Cancer Research Center - World-class research setting - Our biomedical studies lead the field, featuring experts from diverse disciplines such as Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biomathematics, Medicinal Chemistry, Immunology, Microbiology, and Pharmacology.
Computing and Informatics - Internationally significant research influence - This interdisciplinary work tackles critical challenges through three primary themes: Interactive Systems for cognitive/physical rehabilitation and mental health, Computational Intelligence and its practical applications, and Intelligent simulation, modeling, and networking. Materials and Engineering - Exceptional global research environment - Our cross-disciplinary Materials and Engineering Research excels in producing high-caliber results, securing funding, and achieving worldwide recognition. Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement (SHAPE) Research Center - Outstanding international research contributions - Our Sports Science investigations span multiple disciplines, organized around key focus areas led by the Musculoskeletal Physiology, Sports Performance, Exercise and Health, and Sport in Society Research Groups. These research hubs showcase the School's exceptional capabilities and resources while fostering innovation and practical applications. They guide research strategy development and implementation while cultivating emerging talent.
Physics and Mathematics - Specializations include Archeometry and Art Conservation Imaging, Biomedical Mathematics, Computational Materials Physics, Functional/Smart Materials (bio, nano, photonic), Graph Theory, Medical/Materials Imaging, Optoelectronics and Flexible Displays, Quantum Information Science, Scientific Computing, Sensor Technology, and Surface Science