15 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Pharmacology and Toxicology program is offered by The University of Arizona. The College of Pharmacy offers a graduate program leading to a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Pharmacology and Toxicology.  

Earning a Ph.D. in Natural Resources at The University of Arizona will enable you to integrate information about science, management, policy, economics and planning to develop solutions to timely challenges related to natural resources.

The Department of Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences at The University of Arizona now offers the nation’s first graduate degree programs with a Major in Hydrometeorology. 

The Arid Lands Resource Sciences program at The University of Arizona leads to the Doctor of Philosophy degree with a major in Arid Lands Resource Sciences (ALRS). The program prepares students for careers in both academic and non-academic settings.  

The Atmospheric Sciences degree from The University of Arizona is primarily a research degree. The candidate must complete at least 36 units of graduate course credit in the major field, including a core of 6 units of dynamic meteorology and 6 units of physical meteorology.  

The doctoral Mining Geological - Geophysical Engineering program from The University of Arizona is designed to prepare a professional engineer for senior responsibility in industry, research, or teaching.  

The Hydrology program from The University of Arizona is designed for students with interests in the physical, chemical, and biological aspects of the hydrologic cycle, as well as water resources systems, environmental studies, or water policy and the social sciences related to water resources.  

The study of the Natural Resources - Watershed Management and Ecohydrology program from The University of Arizona includes all the biological and physical processes of ecosystems - knowledge needed for sustainable use of rangelands as well as management of the diverse and complex systems that they support.  

The study of the Natural Resources - Natural Resources Studies program from The University of Arizona includes all the biological and physical processes of ecosystems - knowledge needed for sustainable use of rangelands as well as management of the diverse and complex systems that they support.  

The Department of Geosciences at The University of Arizona offers the four-year Ph.D. program in Geosciences.  

The study of the Natural Resources - Ecology, Management and Restoration of Rangelands program from The University of Arizona includes all the biological and physical processes of ecosystems - knowledge needed for sustainable use of rangelands as well as management of the diverse and complex systems that they support.  

The study of the Natural Resources - Fisheries Conservation and Management program from The University of Arizona prepares you for professional careers with state and federal fish and wildlife agencies, non-governmental conservation organizations, private consulting firms, or for research and academic roles.

Become a leading expert in environmental science with the Environmental Science Ph.D. program. The University of Arizona distinguished faculty specialize in soil, air, and water research, focusing on innovative solutions to address today's most urgent environmental challenges.

The Environmental Health Sciences program from The University of Arizona is offered by the Division of Community, Environment, and Policy. Using an interdisciplinary approach, Environmental Health Sciences examines the critical link between environmental and occupational exposures and human health. 

The Ecology and Evolutionary Biology program from The University of Arizona provides research training in ecology and evolutionary biology with areas of strength in biological diversity, evolutionary history and mechanisms, community structure, ecological interactions, behavior, development and mathematical biology.