47 PhD programmes offered by the university

Our experts prepare students to make an impact in academic and industry settings. This interdisciplinary Biochemistry program from Florida International University  is co-sponsored by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, the Department of Biological Sciences and the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University.

The Doctor of Education (EdD) program in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Florida International University is designed for students who wish to pursue leadership roles in educational institutions.

Our Doctor of Philosophy in Teaching and Learning at Florida International University produces research scholars who are well equipped for empirical and systematic examinations of educational theories, strategies, principles and practices related to the content and organization of teaching and learning.

 A Ph.D. in Engineering and Computing Education at Florida International University will strengthen the quality and reputation of the teaching of graduate and undergraduate engineering and computer science.

The PhD in Public Health - Environmental Toxicology at Florida International University takes advantage of faculty expertise in environmental exposures, neuroscience, cancer, occupational health, toxicology, and drug discovery to provide students with a broad knowledge that will make them competitive for private, public, and government positions

The Public Health - Brain, Behavior and the Environment PhD at Florida International University takes advantage of faculty expertise in environmental exposures, neuroscience, cancer, occupational health, toxicology, and drug discovery to provide students with a broad knowledge.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology - Industrial-Organizational Psychology at Florida International University provides an education in applied psychological science, and in preparing students to meet the challenges of an increasingly diverse and global workplace.

Our Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematical Sciences at Florida International University prepares students to bring mathematical expertise to a successful career in the field of their choosing.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry at Florida International University prepares students to become independent scientists by providing an in depth research experience that includes gaining knowledge and skills in advanced topics of chemistry.

The program leading to the Medicine degree at Florida International University is designed to maximize exposure and training in all areas of medical education. The program prepares students for advancement into postgraduate study and for the practice of medicine in any medical specialty or primary care area.

Florida International University Law's Juris Doctor curriculum delivers the personalized educational attention law students want, with the access to “real world” experiences that they need to be ready for law practice in the modern world.

Florida International University’s Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering focuses on resolving medical and biological challenges. Students engage in intensive research with faculty in state-of-the-art facilities and often collaborate with clinicians, industry experts, and researchers across disciplines. Graduates frequently attain leadership roles in biomedical and healthcare fields. 

The Ph.D. program in International Relations at Florida International University is designed to prepare students for careers as scholars and teachers.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology - Legal Psychology at Florida International University focuses on issues such as witness memory, interrogations, investigative interviewing, lineups, deception detection and juror decision-making.

The Post-BSN to DNP degree at Florida International University's Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences streamlines your academic progression direct to the doctoral levels of clinical preparation you will need for a rewarding and instrumental career as an advanced clinical nurse practitioner.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology - Developmental Science at Florida International University provides students with the skills to describe and explain change over time in humans and other organisms.

The Ph.D. in Public Health - Biostatistics and Data Analytics at Florida International University will train students in advanced statistical theory and the application of methods to solve complex public health problems.

Graduate from the nation's first and longest-standing PhD program in Atlantic History, offered at Florida International University.

The Ph.D. in Public Health - Epidemiology at Florida International University trains established public health researchers with a higher level of professional skills necessary for conducting epidemiological research.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology - Clinical Science in Child and Adolescent Psychology at Florida International University equips students with the necessary conceptual background and knowledge of the field, including skills in theory construction, methodology and statistics.