10 PhD programmes offered by the university

Students in the Biological Systems Engineering program at University of California, Davis gain advanced knowledge of the use of engineering to efficiently produce, distribute and process biological products, such as food, feed and fiber, while conserving natural resources, preserving environmental quality, and ensuring the health and safety of people.

The Transportation Technology and Policy program at University of California, Davis is an interdisciplinary graduate group designed to meet the world’s growing need for highly qualified, thoughtful and dedicated leaders in sustainable transportation.

The Biological Systems Engineering Graduate Program at University of California, Davis  aims to enhance the capacity for teaching and research in biological systems engineering, and train the future generation of professionals to address challenges associated with the sustainable production, management, and use of biological materials.

Biomedical Engineering graduate students at University of California, Davis engage in a rich spectrum of advanced research at the molecular, cellular, tissue, systems, and organism levels, as well as in clinical practice.

Students in the Civil and Environmental Engineering program from University of California, Davis gain advanced knowledge of designing, building, operating and maintaining the physical infrastructure and protecting the natural environment that together support human society in an economically and environmentally sustainable manner.

The Chemical Engineering program at University of California, Davis provides a strong grounding in the fundamentals and explores critical applications in a wide range of process systems.

Students at University of California, Davis graduate with the qualitative and quantitative skills necessary for professional research and teaching in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

The Materials Science and Engineering Graduate Program at University of California, Davis provides students with a strong background in advanced materials synthesis, processing and characterization — both from an experimental and theoretical standpoint.

The Interdisciplinary Energy Systems program at University of California, Davis offers M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs focused on energy technologies and policy, planning, systems analysis, management, and design.

The Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Program at University of California, Davis offers both Ph.D. and M.S. degrees. Research within the department advances design in diverse fields such as manufacturing, micro- and nano-technology, vehicles, biomechanics, aerostructures, sensors, controls, mechatronics, combustion, and energy systems.