9 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Entomology and Nematology department at University of Florida offers research-based M.S. (thesis) and PhD degrees in entomology and in nematology.

The Animal Molecular and Cellular Biology (AMCB) graduate program at University of Florida offers Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. 

The SFFGS at University of Florida offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Forest Resources and Conservation (professional, non-thesis), Master of Science (thesis and non-thesis), and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Forest Resources and Conservation. 

The Agronomy Department at University of Florida offers the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Science (thesis and non-thesis option) in agronomy with specializations in plant physiology, ecology, management and nutrition, weed science (terrestrial and aquatic), and plant breeding and genetics.

Plant Breeding at University of Florida is an interdisciplinary and interdepartmental graduate program that provides comprehensive training to prepare well-rounded and career-ready plant breeders for academic, industry, non-profit and other sectors. 

The Department of Animal Sciences at University of Florida offers the degrees of Master of Science (thesis and non-thesis) and Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Sciences with emphasis in beef or dairy cattle, swine, or equine. 

The Horticultural Sciences (HOS) graduate program at University of Florida is administered jointly by the Environmental Horticulture (HSE) and Horticultural Sciences (HS) departments and offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Science (thesis or nonthesis options) and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees.

The degrees of Master of Science, Master of Engineering, and Doctor of Philosophy at University of Florida are offered with graduate programs in Agricultural and Biological Engineering through the College of Engineering.

The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Agricultural Education and Communication at University of Florida is primarily designed to prepare graduates for academic positions in teaching, research, and extension within the realm of Agricultural Education and Communication.