11 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Food Science and Technology at Texas A&M University is a research-intensive doctoral program designed to prepare scholars and scientific leaders in the field of food science.

The PhD is the terminal Poultry Science degree at Texas A&M University with a focus on conducting independent research. The degree holder will become the preeminent expert in a focused area of study.

The Doctor or Philosophy degree in Plant Breeding at Texas A&M University prepares students for leadership roles in areas of food, feed, fiber, bioenergy, shelter, and aesthetic space plant improvement.

The Ph.D. in Animal Breeding at Texas A&M University offers advanced training and leading-edge research in genetics, quantitative analysis and livestock improvement.

A comprehensive, multidisciplinary, competency- based curriculum is the cornerstone of the Texas A&M University Department of Animal Science Graduate Training Program and allows for each student to work with their graduate committee in order to design a degree and research plan that best meets their long-term objectives.

The PhD in Marine Biology at Texas A&M University empowers you to become a leader in marine science through advanced research, critical thinking and innovation.

The Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering's Doctorate of Philosophy degree at Texas A&M University is designed to develop new understanding through research and creativity.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Horticulture at Texas A&M University is designed to prepare students to become successful independent researchers to help meet the challenge of providing nutritious foods and sustaining an aesthetically-pleasing and healthy environment to support the health and well-being of the citizens of Texas and beyond. 

The Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications at Texas A&M University is a campus degree program and a specialized, research-oriented degree.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Agronomy at Texas A&M University is designed to prepare students for leadership in academia as well as other areas of the food, feed, fiber, bioenergy, shelter, and aesthetic-space plant production system.

The Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management at Texas A&M University offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in. This program trains scientists in the field of wildlife biology, fisheries ecology, population biology, wildlife conservation and related fields.