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13 PhD programmes offered by the university
Natural Resources
The doctoral program with a major in natural resources emphasizes interdisciplinary research approaches toward the understanding and management of natural resources in a broad context. The Natural Resources program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Plant, Soil, and Environmental Sciences
The Doctor of Philosophy with a major in plant, soil and environmental sciences and concentrations in crop sciences, horticulture, plant breeding, plant molecular genetics, and weed science is offered under a multi-departmental doctoral program. The Plant, Soil, and Environmental Sciences program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology
A Doctor of Philosophy degree with a major in Entomology, Plant Pathology, and Nematology is offered in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology (EPP). The Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Comparative and Experimental Medicine
The Comparative and Experimental Medicine program at University of Tennessee Knoxville offers the PhD with a concurrent MS degree option for doctoral students who plan to complete the master’s degree while maintaining enrollment in the doctoral program.
Genome Science and Technology
Decode the complexity of genomes to advance the understanding of life, from microorganisms to complex biological systems with this Genome Science and Technology PhD from University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Business Analytics
A Ph.D. in Business Analytics from University of Tennessee Knoxville provides the intellectual and professional capabilities needed to pursue research and teaching careers at major universities.
Physics
Students are required to find a research advisor and form a doctoral committee before the end of the second year of study. This committee is responsible for advising the student and monitoring his/her progress toward the doctoral degree. The Physics program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry at University of Tennessee Knoxville grants PhD and MS degrees in analytical, inorganic, organic, physical, and polymer chemistry.
Life Sciences
The University of Tennessee-Oak Ridge National Laboratory Graduate School of Genome Science and Technology (GST) is a unique and multidisciplinary program for full time graduate study leading to the Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy degree. The Life Sciences program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology
Students who have passed the comprehensive examination in the PhD program and have completed at least 30 credit hours of approved course work for graduate credit, at least two-thirds of which must be at or above the 500-level, may petition the department for award of a master’s degree. The Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Microbiology
The program leading to the PhD is designed to develop the student’s ability to pursue independent and original research in microbiology and allied fields, to teach both oral and written communication of the results of research to the scientific community, and to train effective teachers. The Microbiology program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Natural Resource Economics
Students at the University of Tennessee Knoxville interested in pursuing doctoral studies in the area of Natural Resource Economics may do so with a concentration in Natural Resource Economics under the natural resources PhD major located administratively within the Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Mathematics
We offer a phd program degree in Mathematics at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. Join us and expand your career!