17 PhD programmes offered by the university

Through coursework and participation in research, the Doctor of Philosophy program in Physical Rehabilitation Science at The University of Iowa emphasizes the development of an individual's expertise as a researcher in rehabilitation science. Approximately 20 students are enrolled in the Ph.D. program each year.

The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program at The University of Iowa provides professional education in a number of areas, including pharmaceutical technology, biopharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry and natural products, pharmaceutical socioeconomics, pharmacotherapy, patient care, clinical and hospital pharmacy, and aspects of biotechnology.

The PhD in Health Services and Policy is awarded by the Graduate College at The University of Iowa. Instruction is offered through the College of Public Health's Department of Health Management and Policy.

A Ph.D. degree in Occupational and Environmental Health (OEH) at The University of Iowa is an advanced research degree that emphasizes depth of knowledge and original research skills. 

The Doctor of Philosophy program in Epidemiology at The University of Iowa requires a minimum of 78 s.h. of graduate credit. Graduate students in epidemiology must maintain a g.p.a. of at least 3.00. Those who receive a grade of C in 7 s.h. of coursework may be dismissed from the program.

The Drug Discovery and Experimental Therapeutics PhD program at The University of Iowa offers a unique educational opportunity for students interested in drug discovery and the development of novel therapeutics.  

At The University of Iowa, we offer our graduate students a phd degree in Oral Science at The University of Iowa. 

The PhD in Speech and Hearing Science is awarded by the Graduate College at The University of Iowa. Instruction is offered through the department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Pharmaceutics at The University of Iowa is the scientific discipline that studies how to develop novel drug entities, which may range from small organic molecules to large proteins or nucleic acids and even cells, into safe and effective drug products used by patients and caregivers to treat or prevent disease.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice at The University of Iowa requires a minimum of 72 s.h. of graduate credit. Students may complete the program in three to five years, depending on their focus area. Individuals who have been granted an M.S.N./APRN may complete the D.N.P. with a minimum of 29 s.h. of graduate credit.

The PhD in Immunology is an interdisciplinary graduate program offered at The University of Iowa. The degree is awarded by the Graduate College.

The Doctor of Philosophy program in Nursing from The University of Iowa requires a minimum of 72 s.h. of graduate credit.

This phd program degree in Biomedical Science is offered at The University of Iowa. Applicants must meet the Admission Requirements of the Graduate College and the Biomedical Science Program.

The PhD in Biomedical Science (Molecular Physiology and Biophysics) is awarded by the Graduate College at The University of Iowa. Instruction is offered through the Carver College of Medicine.

Graduate degrees are awarded by the Graduate College. Instruction is offered through the Department of Health and Human Physiology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at The University of Iowa. 

The Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science at The University of Iowa offers a PhD in Physical Rehabilitation Science.

The Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) is a professional degree awarded by the College of Dentistry at The University of Iowa.