10 PhD programmes offered by the university

Radiological medical physics is an applied branch of physics concerned with the application of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation to the diagnosis and treatment of disease. We offer a Radiation Science degree at the University of Kentucky.

The goal of the PhD Program in Nursing at University of Kentucky, which is ranked among the top eight programs in the U.S. by the National Research Council, is to prepare students to conduct clinical research that generates new knowledge applicable to nursing practice.

The Department of Behavioral Science in the College of Medicine at University of Kentucky, in affiliation with the University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science, offers a Ph.D., M.S., and graduate certificate program in Clinical and Translational Science (CTS).

The mission of the Rehabilitation and Health Sciences PhD Program at University of Kentucky is to fulfill a leadership role in addressing the rehabilitation and health needs of individuals in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond through research, education and service.

The Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of Kentucky is a multidisciplinary program designed to prepare motivated individuals for academic, industrial, or government careers in pharmaceutical and biomedical research.

The overall mission of the Veterinary Science graduate program at University of Kentucky is to provide opportunities for students to become talented scientists who are creative, critical and independent thinkers with the contemporary skills and knowledge to perform independent research and to effectively communicate their results. 

There are two Exercise Science Ph.D. specializations in the Department of Kinesiology at University of Kentucky and Health Promotion: Exercise Science with a specialization in biomechanics,and Exercise Science with a specialization in exercise physiology. 

The Ph.D. Program in the Division of Nutritional Sciences at University of Kentucky offers advanced multidisciplinary studies that serve as a springboard for nutrition-related careers in academia, industry and government.

The Graduate Program of the Department of Physiology at University of Kentucky is a Ph.D. program.

The Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion at University of Kentucky offers graduate work leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Education degrees.