11 PhD programmes offered by the university

Students are admitted to basic science Ph.D. Molecular and Integrative Physiology  programs at the University of Kansas School of Medicine through the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in the Biomedical Sciences (IGPBS).

Graduate studies in Chemistry at University of Kansas are intended to prepare graduate students for any of the multitude of career pathways available to individuals who hold a doctorate in the Chemical Sciences. 

The Cell Biology and Anatomy Graduate Program at University of Kansas is designed to prepare the student for a research and/or teaching career with concentrations in cell biology, developmental biology, neuroscience, renal biology and/or reproductive biology. 

Pharmacology and Toxicology together form a discipline that examines the interactions of chemical substances with living systems. This degree in Pharmacology and Toxicology is offered at University of Kansas. 

The multidisciplinary Graduate Program in Neurosciences at the University of Kansas offers students broadly-based training in neuroscience and advanced training in their specialized area.

The University of Kansas has an outstanding Biochemistry research program within the Molecular Biosciences Department. 

The Mathematics Department at University of Kansas offers the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mathematics.  

The University of Kansas has an excellent and broadly represented Microbiology research program in the Molecular Biosciences Department.

The PhD in Physics from University of Kansas is a challenging program designed to provide an in-depth look at the foundational areas of modern Physics as a basis for the selection of an area of research specialization which becomes the focus of a PhD thesis.  

Treating (advanced) cancers successfully requires understanding the specifics of cancer biology. Without that knowledge, the targeting of tumors and metastases and minimizing “bystander effects” is not possible. We offer a phd degree in Cancer Biology at University of Kansas.

University of Kansas's Ph.D. in Biostatistics program is nationally regarded for producing highly skilled biostatisticians prepared to collaborate or lead in a variety of fields.