61 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Center for Geospatial Analytics innovative Ph.D. program brings together departments from across North Carolina State University to train a new generation of interdisciplinary data scientists skilled in developing novel understanding of spatial phenomena and in applying new knowledge to grand challenges.

The oceans, atmosphere and landscape all influence one another. Faculty and researchers in the Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences department at North Carolina State University work across these environments to tackle the grand scientific challenges of today and tomorrow. 

Ranked as one of the top veterinary educational programs in North America, the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine is one of the few to offer an onsite teaching animal unit that operates as a working farm.

 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.

North Carolina State University Industrial Engineering researchers use the latest mathematical tools and approaches to make new discoveries. These touch almost every industry making them more efficient and profitable.

The Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences at North Carolina State University offers a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Agricultural Education and Human Sciences (AEHS). The rigorous research-based program is designed for students who want to pursue careers in higher education or administrative positions in educational settings or government.

The goal of the doctoral program in Public History at North Carolina State University is to train leaders in the public interpretation and application of history.

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

The Department of Forest Biomaterials at North Carolina State University is an internationally-recognized leader in graduate education. Our graduate programs emphasize hands-on research, teaching and real-world opportunities.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering at North Carolina State University is pursued by outstanding students with an intense interest in independent study and research.

The PhD in Nutrition at North Carolina State University offers an immersive program of study in nutrition, as well as the biological, physical, and social sciences.

The Comparative Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program at North Carolina State University is a multidisciplinary graduate program with faculty who are employing state-of-the-art techniques to address interesting scientific problems in the basic and applied biomedical sciences.

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.

The Ph.D. in Computer Science at North Carolina State University prepares students for leadership positions in academia, industry research labs, and government.

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.

Technology Education graduates at North Carolina State University are mentored to assume leadership roles that allow them to make significant differences in professions that encompass technology.

The Ph.D. in Public Administration program at North Carolina State University provides students with a strong foundation for teaching and research positions. It is led by a faculty recognized nationally for its research productivity.