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Fields of study

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Natural sciences

Mathematics

Proof, structure and abstraction: from number theory to the models behind physics, finance and AI.

2,811 programmes tracked

Physics

The fundamental laws of nature, from quantum particles to materials, lasers and the universe.

2,092 programmes tracked

Astronomy & Astrophysics

Stars, galaxies, exoplanets and cosmology, studied with telescopes, data and theory.

160 programmes tracked

Chemistry

Molecules and reactions: synthesising new compounds, analysing substances and designing materials.

2,075 programmes tracked

Biology

Life in all its forms: cells, organisms, plants, evolution and ecosystems.

2,484 programmes tracked

Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Biotechnology

Genes, proteins and cells at the molecular level, and the biotech that engineers them.

1,907 programmes tracked

Neuroscience

How the brain and nervous system create behaviour, memory, emotion and consciousness.

319 programmes tracked

Cognitive Science

Mind and intelligence from every angle: psychology, linguistics, philosophy, neuroscience and AI.

140 programmes tracked

Environmental Science & Ecology

Climate, biodiversity and ecosystems, and the science behind protecting them.

2,045 programmes tracked

Earth Sciences, Geology & Meteorology

Rocks, volcanoes, oceans and the atmosphere: how the planet works and changes.

815 programmes tracked

Marine Biology & Oceanography

Life in the oceans and the physics and chemistry of the sea.

121 programmes tracked

Zoology & Animal Science

Animal behaviour, physiology, evolution and welfare, in the wild and in care.

246 programmes tracked

Computing & data

Engineering & built environment

Computer Engineering

The hardware-software boundary: chips, embedded systems, processors and the code that drives them.

616 programmes tracked

Mechanical Engineering

Machines, engines, thermodynamics and manufacturing: designing things that move.

4,136 programmes tracked

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Circuits, power grids, signals and telecommunications.

2,088 programmes tracked

Civil & Structural Engineering

Bridges, buildings, tunnels, water and transport infrastructure.

1,693 programmes tracked

Aerospace Engineering

Aircraft, rockets and satellites: aerodynamics, propulsion and flight control.

288 programmes tracked

Automotive & Vehicle Engineering

Cars, e-mobility, motorsport and powertrains.

418 programmes tracked

Chemical & Process Engineering

Scaling chemistry up: plants, processes, fuels, pharmaceuticals and food production.

588 programmes tracked

Biomedical Engineering

Engineering for medicine: implants, prosthetics, imaging and medical devices.

453 programmes tracked

Materials Science & Engineering

Metals, polymers, semiconductors and nanomaterials, and designing new ones.

580 programmes tracked

Robotics & Mechatronics

Machines that sense and act: robots, drones, automation and control systems.

1,137 programmes tracked

Energy & Environmental Engineering

Renewables, batteries, nuclear, grids and clean water: engineering the energy transition.

1,201 programmes tracked

Industrial Engineering & Operations

Making systems efficient: production, operations research, quality and engineering management.

1,325 programmes tracked

Architecture & Interior Architecture

Designing buildings and spaces that are beautiful, liveable and buildable.

1,087 programmes tracked

Health & medicine

Social sciences & law

Business & management

Humanities & media

Arts & design

Applied & professional