12 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences graduate program at Auburn University  prepares students for productive careers in academia and the private and public sectors in aquaculture, aquatic resource management and ecology, and fisheries biology and management. 

The Department of Physics at Auburn University offers the doctor of philosophy degree to students who have achieved a mastery of the fundamental laws of nature and demonstrated the ability to complete a research project that results in new knowledge in physics. 

The Department of Biological Sciences at the Auburn University offers graduate training leading to the MS and PhD degrees in biological sciences; a non-thesis master’s degree is optional. 

Graduate study in Biosystems Engineering at Auburn University leads to Master of Science (thesis, non-thesis) or Doctor of Philosophy degrees. 

In our Ph.D. Science Education program at Auburn University, you can specialize in biology, chemistry, physics, or general science. 

Wildlife Sciences graduate programs at Auburn University are available for both MS and PhD degrees. Admission requirements parallel those for Forestry graduate programs. 

The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at Auburn University offers plant pathology degrees including a Master of Science (MS), Master of Agriculture (MAg) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).  

Graduate study in Chemistry at the Auburn University leads to the MS and PhD degrees. By the end of the second semester, graduate students must submit a Plan of Study which details the courses that will be taken. 

Our Ph.D. Mathematics Education program at Auburn University prepares you to be an expert in the field of mathematics education. With a Ph.D., you can teach at the university level, serve as a district supervisor, or take on various leadership roles. 

The Pharmaceutical Sciences - Pharmacology options at Auburn University are designed for students interested in the drug discovery or development processes and are affiliated with the Department of Drug Discovery and Development.

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Auburn University offers programs leading to the master of science and doctor of philosophy in both pure and applied mathematics and non-thesis master's degrees in both applied mathematics and statistics. 

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Entomology at Auburn University requires 60 graduate level credit hours of course work.