15 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Plant Science graduate program at the University of Maryland is a diverse and dynamic program that prepares graduates for careers that address issues facing modern-day society.

The Survey and Data Science PhD program at the University of Maryland blends together faculty with diverse disciplinary backgrounds, all devoted to teaching state-of-the-art practices in the statistical and methodological aspects of surveys.

The PhD program in Mathematical Statistics at the University of Maryland aims to create a bridge between tradition and modernity in statistics. The students will receive rigorous training in both classical and modern theory and methods in statistics.

Quantitative Methodology - Measurement and Statistics at the University of Maryland offers graduate study leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree for students with strong interests in quantitative research methods and their applications.

The Biophysics Program in the Institute for Physical Science and Technology offers Ph.D. degrees in Biophysics. It is affiliated with the College of Computer, Mathematical, & Natural Sciences and the College of Engineering. The Biophysics graduate program at the University of Maryland brings together faculty from biochemistry, biology, chemistry, engineering, and physics.

Chemistry faculty at the University of Maryland lead research programs that create new disciplinary knowledge and enabling technologies to meet global energy, environment and health needs.

The Department of Entomology at the University of Maryland focuses on insect science, particularly as it bears on biodiversity, pest management, and stewardship of the environment.

The Chemical Physics program at the University of Maryland is a course of study and research leading to a Doctor of Philosophy degree for students who wish to enter professional careers requiring an in-depth knowledge of both physics and chemistry.

The interdisciplinary program in Applied Mathematics and Statistics and Scientific Computation (AMSC) at the University of Maryland offers graduate study leading to a Doctor of Philosophy degree with concentrations in applied mathematics, applied statistics, and scientific computation.

The Department of Physics at the University of Maryland offers graduate courses on general and specialized topics in advanced physics, and has active research programs in many areas of current interest.

The Neuroscience and Cognitive Science program at the University of Maryland offers a wide range of research and training opportunities for students who are interested in pursuing doctoral-level research in a variety of areas within neuroscience and cognitive science.

The Graduate Program in Biochemistry at the University of Maryland offers study leading to Doctor of Philosophy degrees.

The Mathematics Department at the University of Maryland offers a program of graduate study in mathematics which is rich and varied.

The Biological Sciences (BISI) graduate program at the University of Maryland offers a wide range of training opportunities for students interested in pursuing doctoral level research in exciting, diverse areas across the biological sciences.

The Department of Astronomy at the University of Maryland offers a program of study leading to a Doctor of Philosophy degree.