19 PhD programmes offered by the university

All graduate Pharmaceutical Chemistry students at University of Kansas are required to attend the weekly departmental seminar. Seminars consist of presentations by guest speakers, faculty members, and students. 

The mission of the doctoral program in rehabilitation science is to prepare outstanding leaders who advance innovative interdisciplinary research in rehabilitation science.

The mission of University of Kansas's doctoral program in Physical Therapy is to continually strive to develop caring physical therapists who exemplify the highest level of clinical expertise and knowledge, and who are prepared to enrich the dignity and quality of the human experience by optimizing movement and maximizing functional potential.

The Nursing Ph.D. program at University of Kansas students can customize their study in one of three emphasis areas: Health Systems, Symptom Science or Education.

This Speech-Language Pathology doctoral degree at University of Kansas is offered through the Intercampus Program in Communicative Disorders and includes curricular offerings on the KU Lawrence campus and at the KU Medical Center campus.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at University of Kansas provides sophisticated, cutting- edge experiences, allowing nurses to actively engage in the complex, dynamic and demanding health care field.

This three-year, full-time, on-site Occupational Therapy program at University of Kansas prepares you to work as an occupational therapist in a range of health care, educational and community-based settings.

As a major comprehensive research and teaching institution, the University of Kansas serves as a center for learning, scholarship and creative endeavors with this Medical Nutrition Science degree. 

The Department of Medicinal Chemistry at University of Kansas provides Ph.D. students a strong foundation in organic and medicinal chemistry with flexibility for additional emphasis in aspects of biochemistry, pharmacology and other biological sciences.

Our Pharmacy program from University of Kansas prepares students to become pharmacy practitioners in a wide variety of settings, including community and retail pharmacies, hospitals, managed care facilities, and many more.

The Clinical Psychology program at the University of Kansas offers a Clinical Science approach to graduate training, and provides in-depth training in the application of scientific principles to all aspects of clinical psychology.

The Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology at the University of Kansas prepares individuals for faculty, instructor, and research positions at the university level. 

The Graduate Studies Program in the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine participates in the degree-granting curriculum of the University of Kansas Medical Center in concert with the IGPBS.  

The doctorate in Clinical Nutrition at the University of Kansas provides professionals with advanced knowledge of clinical nutrition necessary for today's complex, interdisciplinary health care environment.

As an award-winning, top-ranked medical school, the University of Kansas School of Medicine is educating physicians who are ready to respond to tomorrow's health care challenges.

One of only two Nurse Anesthesia programs in Kansas, University of Kansas's program plays a vital role in ensuring anesthesia care is available across the state, especially in rural areas.

The doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science (DCLS) at University of Kansas Medical Center is the third program of its kind in the United States.

Along with meeting the academic and clinical requirements of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree program from University of Kansas prepares students to qualify for the Certificate of Clinical Competence.

Bioimaging is an evolving field of biomedicine and bioengineering that involves the development and application of imaging technologies and computational software tools to answer biological questions in life sciences. This Bioimaging degree is offered at University of Kansas.