25 PhD programmes offered by the university

The College of Dentistry at University of Illinois at Chicago also offers a program of study leading to the Doctor of Philosophy in Oral Sciences to train the next generation’s cadre of oral health scientists.

The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of Illinois at Chicago offers work leading to degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences. 

The joint Veterinary - Public Health degree program allows Illinois veterinary students to complete, within five years, the requirements for both the professional veterinary medicine degree and the master in public health degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health.

The College of Medicine at University of Illinois at Chicago sponsors an Medicine - Business Administration program that is offered in partnership with UIC’s Master of Business Administration program. 

The University of Illinois at Chicago DrPH Public Health program is tailored to mid-career public health professionals who want to expand their knowledge and practice of public health and strengthen their leadership capabilities to address these complex challenges.

University of Illinois at Chicago’s PhD in Biomedical and Health Informatics (BHI) prepares future academicians and healthcare industry leaders. Students will join those who are advancing new ideas to enable complex decision-making and promote health information technology. 

The Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition at the University of Illinois at Chicago offers programs leading to degrees at both the master’s and doctoral levels.

The Medicine MD program at University of Illinois at Chicago is conducted at three geographic campuses across Illinois: Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford. 

The School of Public Health at University of Illinois at Chicago offers work leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Public Health Sciences, Master of Science in Clinical and Translational Science, Master of Healthcare Administration, and Clinician Executive Master of Healthcare Administration. 

The Occupational Therapy (Entry-Level) degree at University of Illinois at Chicago is a professional clinical doctorate degree program. 

The School of Public Health at University of Illinois at Chicago offers work leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Epidemiology. 

The Medicine - Public Health program is available in partnership with University of Illinois at Chicago’s School of Public Health. 

Integrating the fields of law and public health, the joint Juris Doctor - Public Health degree program, offered collaboratively through UIC Law and the School of Public Health at University of Illinois at Chicago, prepares aspiring attorneys with the tools and competencies to address the legal and policy issues that impact health equity, justice, and inclusion. 

If you are interested in conducting research and transferring clinical skills from "bench to the bedside," "study to practice," and "practice to policy," then you should consider the DMD/MS in Dental Medicine - Clinical and Translational Science joint degree program at University of Illinois at Chicago.

The College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois at Chicago offers the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. 

The Dental Medicine - Public Health joint degree program at University of Illinois at Chicago will prepare dental school graduates to combine their clinical knowledge and skills with public health approaches to address population-based oral health challenges.

The College of Pharmacy at University of Illinois at Chicago offers a select number of highly qualified students the opportunity to work toward both the PharmD and PhD degrees in an integrated fashion.

The College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois at Chicago offers a PhD program in Rehabilitation Sciences, which encompasses the scientific study of the prevention, assessment, reduction, and adaptation to physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of disability and functioning. 

The College of Nursing at University of Illinois at Chicago offers work leading to the Master of Science degree in nursing, the Doctor of Nursing Practice, and the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing. 

The College of Dentistry at University of Illinois at Chicago offers a program leading to the Doctor of Dental Medicine degree.