22 PhD programmes offered by the university

Students in the Molecular Medicine and Mechanisms of Disease program from University of Washington receive rigorous interdisciplinary training designed to prepare them for translational research. Three core courses focus on mechanisms of disease, the impact of basic science on medicine, and human genetics, providing a rigorous intellectual foundation.

Graduate students earn a Chemistry Ph.D. from University of Washington through independent research in collaboration with one or more faculty members.

The Department of Medicinal Chemistry at University of Washington is part of the highly collaborative, interdisciplinary School of Pharmacy.

At the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences at University of Washington, you will graduate employment-ready with the skills to advance the discipline of fisheries and aquatic sciences.

The goal of the graduate program at the University of Washington, School of Oceanography is to enable your professional growth through courses and independent research. 

The goal of the graduate program in Astronomy at University of Washington is education and mentoring of our students toward their long-term careers in research and teaching in astronomy or related STEM fields.

A PhD in Biostatistics from University of Washington opens many opportunities for work in academia, government, and private industry.

The Department of Genome Sciences at University of Washington is committed to creating an environment that is welcoming and inclusive. Our goal is to foster a place of learning and working where all members can thrive and where diversity is recognized and celebrated. 

The first year of the graduate Biochemistry program at University of Washington consists of formal lecture courses, three intensive laboratory “rotations” of three months each, and seminar courses in timely topics ranging from protein structure and function, to molecular and cellular biology. 

The Department of Pharmacology at the University of Washington offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree.

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Washington offers a PhD and several Master's degrees. 

During their first and second years, students take a number of graduate courses in the Department of Microbiology at University of Washington as well as other basic science departments. 

The Department of Anthropology at the University of Washington offers a phd degree in Biological Anthropology. 

Thank you for taking the time to explore the University of Washington’s doctoral program in Biology. 

A PhD degree in Physics at University of Washington is awarded in recognition of significant and novel research contributions, extending the boundaries of our knowledge of the physical universe. 

As a discipline, Pathobiology at University of Washington ties together the fundamental concepts of biology, medicine, and public health, particularly as applied to global health issues. 

The Statistics PhD program at University of Washington prepares students for research careers in theory and application of probability and statistics in academic and non-academic (e.g., industry, government) settings. 

Applied Mathematics at University of Washington incorporates interdisciplinary study in the physical, engineering, and biological sciences. 

The Graduate Program in Neuroscience at the University of Washington is an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program with approximately 70 current students, and more than 170 faculty members with appointments in 27 different academic departments and five partner institutes.

Our Biological Physics, Structure and Design program from University of Washington focuses on the study of how the basic molecular components that provide the building blocks of biological systems work.