53 PhD programmes offered by the university

At the University of Nevada, Reno, we offer our graduate a phd degree in Equity, Diversity and Language Education. 

The Electrical Engineering program at University of Nevada, Reno includes rigorous coursework in your area of specialization as well as completing and defending a Ph.D. dissertation containing original and innovative research work. 

The Hydrogeology degree at University of Nevada, Reno focuses on interactions of water in the earth's processes, especially in the vadose and saturated zones below the earth's surface. 

Advance your impact in healthcare with the Orvis School of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. Designed for nurses ready to lead in clinical practice, healthcare systems, and policy, the DNP program offers both BSN and MSN-prepared nurses a clear path to expand their roles, deepen their expertise, and drive transformative change in healthcare.

The Ph.D. in Public Health from University of Nevada, Reno emphasizes the expertise necessary for a research career in either epidemiology or social behavioral health.

The Department of Mathematics at University of Nevada, Reno offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mathematics and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Statistics & Data Science.

To be admitted to the Animal and Rangeland Science Ph.D. Program at University of Nevada, Reno, prospective students must obtain the agreement of a graduate faculty member to serve as a student's advisor.

Why choose us for your master's or Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering offered at the University of Nevada, Reno?

Literacy Studies at University of Nevada, Reno and its intersection with English language learning and issues of culture and diversity are the foci of this emphasis area.

The Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering at University of Nevada, Reno offers research-oriented M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Geology, geophysics, and geological engineering as well as two interdisciplinary programs in hydrologic sciences.

The only doctoral degree program at University of Nevada, Reno in the nation for judges, the Judicial Studies Ph.D. is organized jointly by the National Judicial College, the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges and the University.

The Department of History at the University of Nevada, Reno offers graduate programs of study leading to the MA, the M.ATH., or the PhD degrees in History. 

Armed with a deep understanding of the structure of cells, professionals in the field of Cell and Molecular Biology (CMB) at University of Nevada, Reno are leading the charge against some of the world's most prevalent illnesses and health problems.

The aim of the Behavior Analysis Program at University of Nevada, Reno is to provide comprehensive training in behavior analysis, out of which more specialized basic, applied, and theoretical interests can be developed. 

The Ph.D. and M.S. programs in Statistics and Data Science at University of Nevada, Reno are designed to provide training in fundamental methods and concepts of modern mathematics, including interdisciplinary collaborative research.

The Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at University of Nevada, Reno trains students to pursue advanced careers in research, teaching or industry.

Chemical research drives innovation and progress in countless industries today. The graduate programs in Chemistry from University of Nevada, Reno immerse students in this dynamic and important work alongside our leading faculty.

We offer our graduate students a phd degree in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Learn to recognize environmental hazards, protect human health and improve environmental quality. With a strong basis in quantitative sciences, we prepare graduate students for challenging and exciting careers impacting the world around us. We offer a degree in Environmental Sciences at the University of Nevada, Reno. 

The Mineral Resource Engineering degree at University of Nevada, Reno is an interdisciplinary field in which modern engineering meets earth science.