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35 PhD programmes offered by the university
Clinical Psychology
As mental health challenges grow, the need for science-based practices and scientifically-based practitioners will continue to increase. The Clinical Psychology Ph.D. at the University of North Dakota is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). The doctoral program prepares you to work in a variety of contexts in behavioral/clinical science and mental health practice.
Nursing Practice
The University of North Dakota’s online D.N.P. Nursing Practice program can help you develop leadership strategies to have an even greater impact on the future of health care.
Physical Therapy
Acquire the clinical, professional and critical inquiry skills you'll need for a career as a physical therapist. The competitive and highly-successful Physical Therapy program at the University of North Dakota is accredited by the CAPTE.
Chemistry
The principles of chemistry underlie some of today’s most exciting breakthroughs in everything from applied physics and biotechnology to medicine. As a Ph.D. Chemistry candidate at the University of North Dakota, you’ll complete a major research project and make original contributions to the field.
Biomedical Engineering
Tomorrow’s most impactful healthcare and medical technologies will come from advanced engineering principles and the study of biology and medicine. Develop the high-level knowledge and skills to be a vital contributor in the rapidly growing field of medical devices with this Biomedical Engineering program at the University of North Dakota.
Computer Science
Gain vital expertise to lead and innovate with the help of invaluable "practice experience" in a fast-paced, real-world environment. Through critical and logical thinking, you’ll gain the essential knowledge and experience needed to become highly proficient in the use of today’s leading computing platforms and techniques with this Computer Science program at the University of North Dakota.
Physics
Advance scientific knowledge and prepare for a dynamic career as a scholar and university-level professor. The study of physics offers endless insights into how our world works. A Ph.D. in Physics from the University of North Dakota offers a deep dive into the workings of the universe.
Chemical Engineering
This Chemical Engineering program at the University of North Dakota empowers students with the unique and broad-based expertise and skills they need to solve today’s most pressing global challenges, or pursue a career at higher learning institutes or academic research.
Civil Engineering
A Civil Engineering doctoral degree from the University of North Dakota offers the knowledge and skills you need to elevate your civil engineering skills and knowledge for greater opportunities in private and public sectors, or education.
Educational Foundations and Research
Drawing from the social-sciences, humanistic traditions, and critical frameworks, a Ph.D. in Educational Foundations and Research from the University of North Dakota is real-world preparation to make your mark as a university professor, education researcher, data analyst, educator, policymaker, program evaluator, and education or research consultant.
English
As you prepare for a career in higher education, you will gain a strong foundation in the study of literature, in the teaching of college English, and in the disciplinary conventions that guide writing and research in English Studies. This program is offered at the University of North Dakota.
Teaching and Leadership
A doctoral degree in Teaching and Leadership at the University of North Dakota provides you the opportunity to work with professors and peers to conduct cutting-edge research in educational contexts and study the educational practices needed to prepare for an influential position in both teaching and leadership.
Counseling Psychology
Develop the clinical and research skills you need for a fulfilling career as a counseling psychologist. This Counseling Psychology program at the University of North Dakota is grounded in the scientist-practitioner training model with a multicultural and social justice emphasis. Be prepared for a career as a practitioner, faculty member, consultant, researcher, or agent of change.
Law
Discover an accredited, respected and affordable Law program at the University of North Dakota. We value you as an individual and invest in both your professional and personal growth in a close-knit and supportive community.
Geological Engineering
We know that the best researchers are specialists. Getting there, though, means incorporating diverse perspectives from related fields. Graduates from our Ph.D. program in Geological Engineering at the University of North Dakota are trained to contribute technologies for this century and beyond while never losing sight of the ethical, political and economic ramifications of their work.