14 PhD programmes offered by the university

The goal of this Nursing program at the University of Pennsylvania is to develop scholars of the discipline of nursing capable of building a program of research that advances nursing knowledge and contributes to the health of individuals, families, and communities.

Offering the Veterinary Medicine program, the School of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to innovative educational programs to train veterinarians and biomedical scientists; pioneer research and the discovery of new knowledge in the basic and applied sciences; and maintaining a strong commitment to specialized veterinary medical care and service.

Our Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at the University of Pennsylvania is a comprehensive online program that allows master’s-prepared nurses from all specialties to enhance their practice leadership.

The Cell and Molecular Biology - Gene Therapy and Vaccines program at the University of Pennsylvania focuses on the use of animal and human gene transfer for therapeutic purposes and for vaccination.

Cell Biology research at Penn has contributed to numerous medical advances in recent years, including those related to diabetes, blindness, muscular dystrophy and cancer. This Cell and Molecular Biology - Cell Biology, Physiology and Metabolism program is offered at the University of Pennsylvania.

The Program for Advanced Standing Students (PASS) at the University of Pennsylvania is designed for graduates of non-U.S. dental schools who want to practice dentistry in the United States.

Wharton’s PhD program in Health Care Management and Economics at the University of Pennsylvania provides an interdisciplinary health services research focus applicable across private and public sectors.

The Epidemiology and Biostatistics PhD program at the University of Pennsylvania trains individuals to be rigorous and independent academic investigators, able to develop, apply and extend biostatistical and epidemiological methodology to address questions in biomedical research.

The four-year DMD program and curriculum at University of Pennsylvania Dental Medicine not only reflects a strong commitment to developing knowledge and skills in both oral science and oral health care, but also offers the flexibility for students to tailor their education to their professional interests and goals.

As the nation's first medical school and home to the first teaching hospital, the Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM) at the University of Pennsylvania enjoys a long tradition of academic excellence and scientific discovery.  

Our online Doctor of Nursing Practice in Executive Leadership (DNPEL) program at the University of Pennsylvania develops master’s-prepared nurses who already have leadership experience with the executive-level skills to lead systems and organizational change.

The DScD Dentistry program at the University of Pennsylvania will prepare students to successfully enter the field of academic dentistry for careers as clinical or basic science researchers.

Recognizing the need to create an environment where researchers could be adequately trained in the multifaceted aspects of immunobiology, the University of Pennsylvania became the first medical school to establish a separate degree-granting PhD program in Immunology.

Our Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia (DNP-NA) program at the University of Pennsylvania is designed to prepare you for the full scope of nurse anesthesia practice in diverse clinical settings, from hospitals to outpatient surgery centers to physicians’ offices.