22 PhD programmes offered by the university

Students in the Health Behavior program from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill are trained to lead research that will advance understanding of health-related behaviors and their determinants at all social levels as they contribute to critical public health problems.

The Health Leadership - Online degree from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is designed for working healthcare professionals in the U.S. or abroad with the potential and ambition to become senior leaders and who are committed to improving the public’s health. 

The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry offers a three-year postdoctoral program leading to a certificate in Endodontics and a Master of Science degree. 

The Health Policy and Management degree at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill combines rigorous training in research methodology with substantive knowledge to provide the academic foundation and research experience to become creative and independent researchers.

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares nurses for the highest level of professional nursing practice. 

The Pathobiology and Translational Science program at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill offers outstanding graduate level training in the mechanisms of disease and translational research, leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Pathology. Experimental pathologists apply methods of cellular and molecular biology to study interactions of etiologic agents with cellular macromolecules. 

Students at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill develop research and teaching skills in Epidemiology through coursework, doctoral research, practice opportunities, and preliminary doctoral examinations.

Active and visionary thinking, the fearless advancement of innovation through creativity, and the pursuit of unrestrained scientific inquiry on behalf of people in need: this is how Carolina nurses change lives, and this is how the School of Nursing at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill shapes a profession.

The primary mission of the PhD Graduate Program in Oral and Craniofacial Biomedicine at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is to prepare individuals for careers in research and education in academia or in industry, particularly in oral health related fields, and to provide these individuals with the expertise necessary to become leaders in the field of oral health research. 

The Cell Biology and Physiology Curriculum at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill encompasses the fields of cell biology, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, renal and respiratory physiology, neurobiology, cellular signal transduction, endocrinology, and cancer. 

The PhD Speech and Hearing Sciences program from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is designed to prepare future scholars who will provide leadership and contribute to the knowledge base in speech, language, and hearing sciences. 

The Department of Nutrition at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is committed to understanding the mechanisms of metabolism and nutrient action in human health and disease from a cellular and molecular perspective. 

When choosing the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry Doctor of Dental Surgery program at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, you are not just committing to being an exceptional care provider after four years.

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is one of the nation’s highest ranked physical therapy programs. 

At the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, we offer our graduate students a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. 

Our Pharmacy students at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill are prepared to become exemplary practitioners and healthcare leaders.

The Health Care Leadership and Administration online program at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill offers students the opportunity to develop a robust foundation in systems-thinking, organization theory, human resource management, health care policy and advocacy, and leadership development. 

Develops research scholars capable of producing and disseminating new knowledge and methods for the public health profession in the field of Maternal and Child Health at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. 

Microbiology and immunology includes a dynamic and exciting collection of disciplines. The Microbiology and Immunology students at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill receive training and conduct research in leading areas of prokaryotic and eukaryotic molecular and cellular biology, immunology, and virology, as well as in broad multi-disciplinary areas such as host-pathogen interactions. 

Our primary goal at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is to prepare exemplary clinicians who are qualified to practice patient-focused, evidence-based Audiology in a wide variety of settings.