13 PhD programmes offered by the university

Medical Anthropology from University of California, San Francisco is one of the pioneering programs in the discipline both nationally and globally. The program provides disciplinary leadership and outstanding, comprehensive training leading to the PhD degree.

Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacogenomics from University of California, San Francisco is preparing independent, creative leaders in the pharmaceutical sciences and in the application of genetics and genomics to the development of safe, effective drugs for patients.

Nursing from University of California, San Francisco prepares nursing scholars who will generate and transmit knowledge that is fundamental to the discipline of nursing and to nursing practice.

Dentistry from University of California, San Francisco provides a unique balance of clinical excellence, research opportunity and community service as part of one of the leading health science centers in the nation.  

Nursing Practice from University of California, San Francisco prepares innovative clinical experts and leaders to be at the top of the nursing profession in advancing patient care and policy in an increasingly complex health care environment.

The entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree is a three-year joint program between University of California, San Francisco and San Francisco State University (SFSU).

Rehabilitation Science from University of California, San Francisco takes a non-traditional approach that addresses the broader perspective of both basic and clinical sciences in the areas of musculoskeletal and neurorehabilitation.

Pharmacy from University of California, San Francisco prepares you academically for a wide-open future in pharmacy practice while supporting your professional growth and well-being as a student.

The Joint Program in Computational Precision Health (CPH) leverages the world leadership in computer science, engineering and statistics at UC Berkeley, clinical care, research and informatics at University of California, San Francisco, and population health at both institutions to transform personal and public health through computation.

Epidemiology and Translational Science from University of California, San Francisco offers high caliber training in core skills of epidemiologic and biostatistical methods along with practical research rotations that enhance classroom training. 

The Oral and Craniofacial Sciences (OCS) interdisciplinary PhD program at University of California, San Francisco provides students with the knowledge and research tools needed to study oral and craniofacial tissue and organ systems. 

Biomedical Sciences from University of California, San Francisco  is an interdisciplinary graduate research program that equips students with the training and research tools to dissect disease-related biology, from single cells to tissue and organ systems. 

The PhD in Global Health Sciences at University of California, San Francisco is a transdisciplinary program that prepares students to work in and contribute to the field of global health by providing a range of perspectives on global health challenges and solutions.