11 PhD programmes offered by the university

Through rigorous course work, Applied Physics students at Rice University acquire a solid background in physics, including quantum mechanics, solid-state physics, electrodynamics, and statistical mechanics.

PhD students in Computational Applied Mathematics and Operations Research at Rice University gain knowledge in understanding of physical phenomena and in making complex decisions.

The doctoral program in Chemistry at Rice University is built around a close-knit community that promotes student achievement.

Rice University's Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering PhD program offers students a collaborative atmosphere and an environment that values independence, innovation and scholarship.

Rice University offers an excellent program in Mathematics leading to a Ph.D. Our graduate study program features qualities that set us apart from other mathematics graduate programs in other high-ranking universities.

Our Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering PhD program at Rice University is aimed at developing each student's ability to conduct independent creative scientific research. We pride ourselves on providing students ample opportunities to work on interdisciplinary projects with our world-class faculty as well as researchers from interdisciplinary institutes.

The research interests of the faculty in the Department of Statistics at Rice University cover a wide spectrum of topics in applied and theoretical statistics from engineering, natural sciences, business, medicine, and social sciences.

The Systems, Synthetic and Physical Biology Graduate Program offered at Rice University is housed in the Institute of Biosciences and Bioengineering (IBB).

The Ecology and Evolutionary Biology graduate program faculty members at Rice University are committed to training and mentoring graduate students to reach their full potential as scientists.

Physics and Astronomy are disciplines that examine the fundamental laws and organizing principles underlying the structure of the natural world. This PhD in Physics is offered at Rice University.

The Biochemistry and Cell Biology graduate program faculty members at Rice University are committed to training and mentoring graduate students to reach their full potential as scientists.