31 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Department of History at Georgetown University offers programs of study leading to an M.A. degree in History for Global, International and Comparative History (MAGIC) and a Ph.D. in History.

The highly regarded Nurse Anesthesia Program at Georgetown University leads to the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (D.N.A.P.) degree.

At the Georgetown University, we offer our graduate students a dual Ph.D./J.D. degree in Philosophy - Law.

The Spanish Linguistics program at Georgetown University is offered in close collaboration with the Department of Linguistics. 

At the Georgetown University, we offer our graduate students a dual Ph.D./M.D. degree in Philosophy - Medicine. 

The PhD in Biostatistics integrates biostatistics with world-class biomedical research at Georgetown University. 

The Department of Linguistics at Georgetown University offers four concentrations leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Linguistics.

The Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience (IPN) at the Georgetown University focuses on research training and the completion of independent dissertation research. 

The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at Georgetown University offers a unique masters degree in mathematics and statistics as well as a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics.

The Department of Philosophy at Georgetown University offers a program of study that leads to the PhD in philosophy. We also offer programs that lead to either the PhD or MA in philosophy in conjunction with a JD in law or an MD in medicine.

The German graduate program at Georgetown University fosters students’ critical thinking, intellectual engagement (with a range of competing ideas, concepts, and approaches), and comprehensive knowledge either in the area of literary and cultural studies or in German second language teaching and learning (G/SLA). 

The Chemistry graduate program at Georgetown University and the research interests of our faculty cover all the major areas of modern chemistry — organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, biochemistry, computational, materials and theoretical. 

Through the PhD in Microbiology and Immunology, students at Georgetown University will learn the dynamics of the host/parasite relationship, including the host defense systems, and the relationship of microorganisms to diseases. 

Georgetown University School of Nursing (GUSON) distance-based, online Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares you to lead developments across the health system. 

At the Georgetown University, we offer our graduate students a phd degree in Nursing. Thank you for your interest in the Georgetown University School of Nursing & Health Studies. 

The Arabic and Islamic Studies program at Georgetown University seeks to advance knowledge and understanding of classical and modern Islamic thought and to provide understanding of Arabophone culture and intellectual history in the pre-modern and modern periods. 

The Global Infectious Disease program at Georgetown University offers a unique interdisciplinary approach, while training students to analyze, articulate, and solve complex infectious disease problems.

The PhD in Tumor Biology at Georgetown University provides students with a solid understanding of the cellular, molecular, biochemical, and pathobiological basis of cancer, combined with training in research methodology, and analytical and statistical techniques.

In light of the need for intercultural and interreligious understanding, and in light of the related challenges to religious studies and theology, the Department at Georgetown University offers a doctoral program which focuses on the phenomenon of religious pluralism as it impacts Theological and Religious Studies. 

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular and Cellular Biology offers a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Georgetown University. The program is designed for students interested in molecular mechanisms, proteomics, and biophysics.