75 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Neurobiology programme offered by Cornell University develops advanced research expertise in nervous system function, neural mechanisms, and brain-related biological processes.

Candidates for the Ph.D. degree select two minor concentrations, one of which is within the field. All degree programs require a thesis or dissertation; the specific requirements are determined by each candidate's Special Committee. Graduate students are generally required to assist in teaching as part of their training. The Nutrition program is offered by Cornell University.

The Biochemistry programme offered by Cornell University develops advanced research expertise in biochemical mechanisms, molecular processes, and the chemical foundations of life.

The Chemistry and Chemical Biology programme offered by Cornell University develops advanced research expertise in molecular science, chemical processes, and biological mechanisms.

The interests of the faculty cover a wide range of areas in theoretical and experimental linguistics. The field's graduate program covers all facets of linguistics, as well as an exceptionally broad spectrum of courses dealing with computational linguistics, field methods and historical linguistics. The Linguistics program is offered by Cornell University.

The graduate field of Computational Biology at Cornell University offers Ph.D. degrees in the development and application of data-analytical and theoretical methods, mathematical modeling and computational simulation techniques to the study of biological systems.

The Ecology programme offered by Cornell University develops advanced research expertise in ecological systems, biodiversity, and environmental interactions.

Although emphasis is on horticultural plants and systems commonly found in areas of temperate climate, graduate study on species and cropping systems of tropical areas is also possible by use of our extensive greenhouse and growth chamber facilities, and through conduct of thesis research in tropical areas. The Horticultural Biology program is offered by Cornell University.

The PhD Statistics program at Cornell University is intended to prepare students for a career in research and teaching at the University level or in equivalent positions in industry or government. 

Graduate training in the Field of Anthropology emphasizes sociocultural anthropology, with an additional concentration in archaeological anthropology; biological anthropology is primarily an undergraduate program except under special circumstances, particularly in international nutrition. The Anthropology program is offered by Cornell University.

The Doctor of Science of Law degree is intended for students who want to become legal scholars and to pursue original investigations into the function, administration, history, and progress of law.  The Law program is offered by Cornell University.

The Materials Science and Engineering programme offered by Cornell University develops advanced research expertise in the design, synthesis, characterization, and performance of advanced materials.

The Behavioral Biology programme offered by Cornell University develops advanced research expertise in animal behaviour, behavioural adaptation, and biological interactions within natural systems.

The Asian Literature, Religion and Culture programme offered by Cornell University develops advanced research expertise in Asian intellectual traditions, literary cultures, and religious thought.

Are you looking to take a leadership role within a research group or company division or as a professor? The employment prospects for the graduates of this Systems program at Cornell University, both in academia and industry, are remarkably high as demand for systems experts far outweighs their supply. 

The Civil and Environmental Engineering programme offered by Cornell University develops advanced research expertise in infrastructure systems, environmental processes, and engineering solutions for societal challenges.

The Theoretical and Applied Mechanics programme offered by Cornell University develops advanced research expertise in mechanical systems, mathematical modelling, and engineering analysis.

Atmospheric science concerns the study of processes in the atmosphere, from the planetary boundary layer to the ionosphere. Applications relate to the analysis and prediction of weather and climate. This Atmospheric Science program is offered by Cornell University.

We offer a phd program degree in Germanic Studies to our graduate students at the Cornell University. 

The Electrical and Computer Engineering programme offered by Cornell University develops advanced research expertise in electronic systems, computational technologies, and engineering innovation.