46 PhD programmes offered by the university

The PhD Program in Psychology at Tufts University conducts cutting-edge research aimed at understanding the causes and consequences of mental processes and behavior.

The Agriculture, Food and Environment (AFE) program at Tufts University fuses the disciplines of nutrition, sustainability, agricultural science, environmental studies, and public policy. Our students learn to evaluate the ecological, political, economic and social aspects of food production and distribution. 

The Tufts University Graduate School of Biomedical Science (GSBS) in Boston, MA, and The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) in Bar Harbor, ME, collaboratively offer the Mammalian Genetics at JAX Track.

Our Medicine program at Tufts University combines robust academics and diverse clinical experiences to produce exceptionally prepared researchers and patient-focused clinicians.

Tufts University Doctor of Physical Therapy graduates are market-ready physical therapists ready to serve society as human movement specialists.

The Astrophysics PhD program at Tufts University offers a full range of graduate level courses and research opportunities in astronomy, biophysics, condensed matter physics, cosmology, elementary particle physics, and quantum information.