85 PhD programmes offered by the university

Pharmaceutics at The University of Iowa is the scientific discipline that studies how to develop novel drug entities, which may range from small organic molecules to large proteins or nucleic acids and even cells, into safe and effective drug products used by patients and caregivers to treat or prevent disease.

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.

The main areas of concentration in the graduate Philosophy curriculum at The University of Iowa are metaphysics, epistemology, history of philosophy, philosophy of science, social and political philosophy, logic, and value theory.

The PhD in Speech and Hearing Science is awarded by the Graduate College at The University of Iowa. Instruction is offered through the department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

The PhD in Psychology is awarded by the Graduate College at The University of Iowa. Instruction is offered through the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

The PhD in Community and Behavioral Health is awarded by the Graduate College at The University of Iowa. Instruction is offered through the College of Public Health.

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

Entering Doctor of Philosophy from The University of Iowa students must take two School of Music advisory examinations—one in music history and one in music theory.

The Department of Religious Studies' doctoral program at The University of Iowa prepares students to become specialists in the study and teaching of religion and in the dissemination of new knowledge in religious studies and related fields.  

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. 

Our PhD graduates in the Social Work program from The University of Iowa become leaders in education, research and government. 

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.

The Doctor of Philosophy program in Nursing from The University of Iowa requires a minimum of 72 s.h. of graduate credit.

The PhD in Economics is awarded by the Graduate College at The University of Iowa. Instruction is offered through the Tippie College of Business.

The PhD in Mass Communication is awarded by the Graduate College at The University of Iowa. The program is offered in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Our Art History PhD program at The University of Iowa provides scholarly challenges, research skills, and mentoring necessary for professional development and successful careers.

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. 

This phd program degree in Biomedical Science is offered at The University of Iowa. Applicants must meet the Admission Requirements of the Graduate College and the Biomedical Science Program.

Graduate students in French and Francophone World Studies Ph.D. Program at The University of Iowa benefit from the expertise of a nationally and internationally known faculty.