10 PhD programmes offered by the university

The doctoral Optics program at University of Rochester is designed to prepare its graduates to carry out independent, creative research in an industrial, academic, or government setting.

At University of Rochester, our Physics and Astronomy PhD program typically takes five to seven years to complete.

The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB) Program at University of Rochester is designed for students interested in obtaining a Ph.D. in Biochemistry.

The University of Rochester department of Mathematics invites you to pursue a PhD with our well-respected faculty. 

Welcome and thank you for your interest in the University of Rochester Neuroscience Graduate Program (NGP).

Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology programs at University of Rochester have focused on mechanisms of drug action, much as traditional physiology programs have addressed the functions of organ systems and tissues. 

The program at University of Rochester interprets the term “Statistics” very broadly and permits specialization in probability, statistical theory and analysis, biostatistics, and interdisciplinary areas of application.

The Biophysics, Structural and Computational Biology (BSCB) program at the University of Rochester Medical Center is one of the oldest Biophysics PhD programs in the country and it continues to offer a record of excellence in research and teaching. 

The University of Rochester Department of Chemistry is a medium-sized department with internationally recognized research and a small student-to-faculty ratio. 

The PhD Program in Pathology - Cell Biology of Disease at University of Rochester trains students to understand the cell biological basis for human disease and leverage those discoveries for better diagnosis and treatment options.