16 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Doctor of Philosophy program in Statistics at The University of Iowa requires a minimum of 76 s.h. of graduate credit, including work completed for the MS degree.

The Free Radical and Radiation Biology Program at The University of Iowa provides in-depth training and research experience in the physical, chemical, and biological effects of radiation. It also focuses on the metabolic production of free radicals and their role in biology and medicine.

The Cell and Developmental Biology (CDB) Program at The University of Iowa is housed in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology and includes faculty mentors from other departments. It is part of the larger Biomedical Sciences Program.

The interdisciplinary Ph.D. program at The University of Iowa, established over 45 years ago, trains students in the frontiers of Genetics research and develops leaders that meet the upcoming challenges in the field of Genetics. The program has been supported for 40 years by a NIH grants.

The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology PhD is awarded by the Graduate College at The University of Iowa. Instruction is offered through the Carver College of Medicine.

Graduate study in physics and astronomy is highly individualized. The department at The University of Iowa does not offer a Ph.D. in astronomy, but students may pursue a Ph.D. in Physics with an astronomy subprogram and a dissertation in astronomy.

The Doctor of Philosophy program in Mathematics from The University of Iowa requires a minimum of 72 s.h. of graduate credit. The program places strong emphasis on preparation for research and teaching.

Applied Mathematical and Computational Sciences (AMCS) at The University of Iowa is a broad-based interdisciplinary Ph.D. program for students desiring to study mathematics and a companion science so that they can apply their mathematical skills to significant scientific problems. 

The Ph.D. program in Biostatistics at The University of Iowa will produce biostatisticians who can develop biostatistical methodology that can be utilized to solve problems in public health and the biomedical sciences. 

The PhD in Biomedical Science (Molecular Physiology and Biophysics) is awarded by the Graduate College at The University of Iowa. Instruction is offered through the Carver College of Medicine.

The PhD in Integrated Biology is awarded by the Graduate College at The University of Iowa. Instruction is offered through the UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

As the culmination of the Mathematics Education PhD program at The University of Iowa, you will complete a dissertation on a research project in mathematics education. 

Welcome to The University of Iowa Department of Chemistry graduate program! Our mission is to train the next generation of scholars to lead efforts in chemistry research and teaching.

The PhD in Neuroscience at The University of Iowa is an interdisciplinary graduate program. The degree is awarded by the Graduate College.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Geoscience at The University of Iowa is designed primarily to train students to be independent researchers and/or teachers, and to bring students to the forefront of a specialized area of geoscience.

The PhD in Science Education at The University of Iowa requires 85 s.h. of coursework and research. Join us!