26 PhD programmes offered by the university

Be at the intersection of biology and society where biosciences shape and are shaped by societal values and traditions. Because this Biology (Biology and Society) program at Arizona State University draws from many areas, you develop the skills of a critical, independent, interdisciplinary thinker.

The Applied Mathematics for the Life and Social Sciences (Complex Adaptive Systems Science) program at Arizona State University trains the next generation of scientists in advanced concepts and methods needed for approaching diverse phenomena in the social and life sciences.

The PhD program in Human and Social Dimensions of Science and Technology at Arizona State University is an intellectually rigorous program with problem-oriented research.

This History and Philosophy of Science program offers you a unique opportunity to study the history and philosophy of science while embedded among biologists within Arizona State University's School of Life Sciences. You can benefit from participating in the university's interdisciplinary culture and integrating coursework from the sciences into your education.

Do you want to pursue independent research at the frontiers of knowledge? The ASU Department of Physics at Arizona State University hosts leading theoretical and experimental programs with a wide rage of opportunities that will help you grow as a physicist and enable you to make exciting discoveries.

Advance your knowledge and skills, conduct impactful research with leading scientists, and work collaboratively with coastal communities and organizations to develop innovative solutions that will help shape a healthy ocean and thriving global future. We offer a Ocean Futures degree at Arizona State University.