26 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Rehabilitation Science degree at University of Washington is an interdisciplinary field that focuses on human function and disability.

The Department of Medicinal Chemistry at University of Washington is part of the highly collaborative, interdisciplinary School of Pharmacy.

Our Medical Scientist Training Program at University of Washington offers outstanding medical education, augmented with pathways for students wishing to integrate clinical care with social action, in Global Health, Underserved Communities, Indian Health, Hispanic Health, Black Health Justice, and LGBTQ Health. 

At University of Washington, our Population Health and Systems Leadership (PHSL) track in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program is designed for nurses who are interested in improving population health, healthcare, and community systems in the U.S. and around the world. 

At the University of Washington, we offer our graduate students a phd degree in Epidemiology - Public Health. 

In the Pharmaceutics program from University of Washington focusing on drug metabolism, transport, distribution and absorption to deliver the right medicine to the right patient at the right time.

Our Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner track from University of Washington within the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program prepares you to focus on caring for young adult, adult and older adult patients. 

At University of Washington, our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program offers a track in Nurse - Midwifery, which prepares nurses as primary care providers for women throughout the lifespan.

At University of Washington, our Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (PNP-AC) track within the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program prepares you to focus on caring for children with acute, critical, and chronic illnesses and/or injuries.

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Washington offers an exceptional, well-rounded education for students who want to graduate as physical therapy generalists.

The Department of Health Metrics Sciences at University of Washington, in collaboration with the Department of Global Health, offers a PhD program in Global Health that is the first of its kind, building on the expertise of our faculty in the areas of metrics and implementation science. 

As a discipline, Pathobiology at University of Washington ties together the fundamental concepts of biology, medicine, and public health, particularly as applied to global health issues. 

Our Pharmacy - Health Economics and Outcomes Research program at University of Washington offers an exceptional educational experience alongside highly engaged peers, faculty, and alumni. 

Current Immunology PhD students at University of Washington form a close-knit community who actively interact and socialize together. 

The Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner track at University of Washington within the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program specializes in the ongoing care of adolescent through older adult patients to promote health and treat those with serious illness. 

The Global Health - Leadership and Practice programme offered by University of Washington develops expertise in strategic leadership, health systems strengthening, policy influence, programme implementation, and global health innovation.

The Global Health Metrics and Implementation Science programme offered by University of Washington develops expertise in population measurement, implementation research, health systems evaluation, quantitative analysis, and global health leadership.

Our Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track at University of Washington within the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program focuses on providing primary care in the community to patients ranging in age from childhood to elderly. 

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care (PNP-PC) at University of Washington track within the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program specializes in preparing students to provide ongoing care of children, from infancy through young adulthood. 

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program at the University of Washington Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences is designed for students interested in basic or applied research in the disciplines of hearing, speech or language science.