18 PhD programmes offered by the university

The purpose of the Nursing and Health Studies - BSN to DNP program at the University of Miami is to prepare scholars and researchers to contribute to the growth of nursing practice and health care delivery through recognized methods of scholarly inquiry and dissemination of practice innovations.

The PhD in Nursing Science at the University of Miami prepares students to become research leaders with focus on ending health disparities and advancing health equity.

The PhD in Prevention Science and Community Health at the University of Miami will prepare students with the necessary expertise and interdisciplinary background to contribute to 21st century prevention and community health research. 

The Biomedical Sciences - Cancer Biology program at the University of Miami is a university-wide interdisciplinary training program that draws upon clinical and basic sciences from multiple departments and medical school divisions of the University of Miami.

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at the University of Miami is a top ranked clinical program which prepares students for entry level practice as Physical Therapists.

Microbiology and Immunology is a multidisciplinary program at the University of Miami encompassing the areas of cellular and molecular immunology, virology, microbial genetics, and pathogenic bacteriology.

The Nursing Science - BSN-to-PhD program at the University of Miami prepares students to become research leaders with focus on ending health disparities and advancing health equity.

This Nursing and Health Studies - MSN-to-DNP program is offered within the School of  Nursing and Health Studies the at the University of Miami.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Epidemiology at the University of Miami is an intensive research-training program for students with prior training in Epidemiology or related disciplines. 

The mission of this Medical Scientist Training Program at the University of Miami is to provide a rich and dynamic training environment to promote excellence for our next generation of physician-scientists.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Therapy at University of Miami prepares physical therapists for leadership positions in academic and research settings. 

The Interdepartmental Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Sciences - Human Genetics and Genomics at the University of Miami is a multidisciplinary program aimed at training scientists broadly in areas of human genetics and genomics relevant to human health and disease. 

The Biomedical Sciences - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology programme at the University of Miami is committed to maintaining our discipline as a central science and strives for excellence by sustaining the current areas of strength, fostering interdisciplinary and clinical translational research, and expanding the research portfolio to evolving areas of inquiry and discovery.

Groundbreaking, life-changing discoveries rarely happen in isolation. That's why we nurture a culture of collaboration, creating new channels for intellectual and creative exchange among people of all backgrounds, experiences and insights. The Biomedical Sciences - Translational Focus program is offered at the University of Miami.

In agreement with the overall mission of both the University of Miami and the Miller School of Medicine, the Biomedical Sciences - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Executive) program strives to provide superior training in biochemical and molecular biological research and education to industrial and/or government laboratory professionals seeking a PhD degree. 

The doctoral program is firmly based in research and prepares students for academic careers in exercise physiology. Graduate students in this Exercise Physiology program at University of Miami, have numerous applied physiological research opportunities in the program’s well-equipped laboratories of clinical and applied physiology, neuromuscular research and active aging.

The Graduate Program in Physiology and Biophysics at the University of Miami is an interdepartmental Ph.D. program that trains highly qualified students for successful careers in research, teaching and industry. 

Cellular Physiology and Molecular Biophysics study how the human organism functions by applying principles of physics to the underlying molecules and cells. This program is offered at the University of Miami.