11 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Cancer Biology PhD program at George Washington University is designed to equip the next generation of researchers with the knowledge, research training and leadership skills necessary to foster progress in the prevention, detection and treatment of cancer. 

The PhD in Microbiology and Immunology prepares graduates to become independent scientists in areas of George Washington University faculty expertise, which include the study of host-pathogen relationships, inflammation, vaccine development, T lymphocyte activation, cancer immunology, molecular parasitology, molecular retrovirology (HIV/AIDS), and microbial genomics and proteomics.

The PhD in Physics program at George Washington University prepares students for teaching and research-based positions in physics. Working alongside our renowned faculty mentors, PhD students become experts in their field.

The doctoral program in the Department of Mathematics at George Washington University offers the personalized attention of a small department while also providing a wide range of faculty who offer expertise to support dissertation research. 

The PhD in Human Paleobiology program at George Washington University trains students to address key research questions surrounding human evolution. 

The PhD in Chemistry program at George Washington University offers a small student-to-faculty ratio, close access to research and mentorship opportunities and a vibrant community of 40–50 peers

The STEM-designated PhD in Statistics program at George Washington University provides advanced training in topics including probability, linear models, time series analysis, Bayesian statistics, inference, reliability, statistics in law and regulatory policy and much more.

At George Washington University, our past Biology doctoral graduates are now successfully pursuing research and research-related careers at top universities and across private and government sectors.

The PhD in Neuroscience program includes research training areas reflecting George Washington University faculty expertise, which includes neural development, sensory processing behavior, neurodevelopmental disorders, fetal and pre-term brain injury and PTSD. 

The PhD in Genomics and Bioinformatics at George Washington University is designed to develop research scientists who apply principles and methods in genomics and bioinformatics to the study of human diseases.

The Pharmacology and Physiology PhD program at George Washington University is centered on research that seeks to understand normal functions of systems within organisms and how these are altered by pathological states such as hypertension, stress, alcohol and exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals and drugs.