16 PhD programmes offered by the university

Functional Genomics at North Carolina State University encompasses gene discovery, gene expression, protein and nucleic acid structure and function, gene and gene product interactions, and genomic approaches to breeding and comparative studies relevant to ecology and evolutionary biology.

Statistics is a field with limitless potential to change the world — and our graduates are ready to do just that. The Department of Statistics at North Carolina State University offers a unique variety of specializations that allow all students to find the areas of statistics that excite them.

Nationally and internationally ranked, the Plant Pathology graduate program at North Carolina State University prepares scientists and leaders to meet today’s and the future’s scientific, agricultural, and environmental needs.

The objective of the Biochemistry Ph.D. program at North Carolina State University is to prepare students for careers as researchers primarily in academic, industrial, or government research environments.

The Ph.D. in Chemistry is the primary graduate program offered by the Department of Chemistry at North Carolina State University.

 The Genetics graduate training faculty at North Carolina State University are a highly interactive group performing research in all aspects of genetics from molecules to populations.

The Department of Mathematics at North Carolina State University is a national leader in several areas of mathematics, both pure and applied.

The Plant Biology graduate faculty at North Carolina State University is a diverse, collegial and well-funded group with varied research interests and approaches in plant biology, from molecules to ecosystems.

Bioinformatics students at North Carolina State University develop skills to manage and analyze these large and complex “omics” data sets.

Students in the Biology Ph.D. program at North Carolina State University participate in courses, seminars and research planned in conjunction with the student’s advisor and advisory committee.

Biomathematics at North Carolina State University is an interdisciplinary graduate program offering courses and research opportunities in basic and applied mathematical biology.

Bridging traditional and modern approaches to study the role of insects in natural and managed ecosystems with this Entomology program at North Carolina State University.

Operations Research (OR) is a discipline of problem-solving and decision-making. It uses advanced analytical methods to help management run an effective organization. This program is offered at North Carolina State University.

The Department of Physics at North Carolina State University offers outstanding graduate programs to prepare graduates for bright futures in academia and physics careers.

The Department of Mathematics at North Carolina State University is a national leader in several areas of mathematics. It offers a PhD degree in Applied Mathematics.

The goal of our Microbiology doctoral program at North Carolina State University is to provide students with the foundation necessary to pursue a career in a university, industry or research institute setting.