19 PhD programmes offered by the university

To ensure that each of its students receives the necessary formal training and research experience to develop a successful career, the Biophysics Group at University of California, Berkeley created an academic program that is tailored to meet the needs of each student individually.

The Graduate Program in Plant Biology at University of California, Berkeley is designed to train students in modern research areas of plant biology. Students' courses of study are designed individually, in light of their interests and career goals. 

The Department of Astronomy at University of California, Berkeley offers a graduate program aimed at the PhD degree in Astrophysics. Entering students need not have majored in astronomy, although some background in astronomy is desirable. A strong background in physics, however, is essential.

Comparative Biochemistry from University of California, Berkeley offers unique opportunities for students to obtain the Ph.D. degree in a broad range of disciplines that use biochemical and molecular approaches to problems in the biological sciences. 

Applied Science and Technology from University of California, Berkeley  features the application of physical and mathematical techniques to fundamental investigations of emerging areas within the physical and life sciences. 

Biostatistics from University of California, Berkeley offers training in the theory of statistics and biostatistics, computer implementation of analytic methods and opportunities to use this knowledge in areas of biological/medical research.  

The Graduate Group in Microbiology at University of California, Berkeley is composed of 53 faculty from diverse departments, colleges, and schools.

The Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at University of California, Berkeley offers a program of graduate study leading to the PhD in molecular and cell biology. 

Integrative Biology from University of California, Berkeley takes a whole-organism approach, extending from the genome and proteome through organismal traits (phenotypes), to communities and ecosystems.

The Neuroscience Graduate Program at University of California, Berkeley is a unique, diverse PhD training program that offers intensive, integrated training in multiple areas of neuroscience research.

Graduate work leading to the PhD degree is offered in the Department of Physics from University of California, Berkeley. Students may petition for an MA degree on their way to a PhD. 

The Department of Mathematics at University of California, Berkeley offers both a PhD program in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics.

The Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IEOR) at University of California, Berkeley offers four graduate programs: a Master of Engineering (MEng), a Master of Science (MS), a Master of Analytics (MAnalytics), and a PhD. 

The Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering program at University of California, Berkeley is designed to enlarge the body of knowledge of the student and, more importantly, to discover and develop talent for original, productive, and creative work in chemical and biomolecular engineering. Breadth of knowledge and professional training are achieved through advanced course work. 

Applicants for admission to Applied Mathematics from University of California, Berkeley are expected to have preparation comparable to the undergraduate major at Berkeley in Applied Mathematics.

The Chemistry PhD program at University of California, Berkeley is designed towards developing the ability to do creative scientific research.

The Department of Statistics at University of California, Berkeley offers the Master of Arts (MA) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees.

The Graduate Group in Science and Mathematics Education (known informally as SESAME) at University of California, Berkeley offers an interdisciplinary graduate program leading to a doctoral degree in science, mathematics, technology, and engineering education. 

At the University of California, Berkeley, we offer our graduate students a phd degree in Metabolic Biology.