30 PhD programmes offered by the university

Students choose Biomedical Engineering program at University of Texas at Dallas to be of service to people, for the challenge of working with living systems, and to apply advanced technology to problems of health care delivery.

The mission of the PhD in Geospatial Information Sciences degree program at University of Texas at Dallas is to cultivate innovative researchers capable of advancing the frontiers of knowledge in the geospatial information sciences through improved theories, new technologies, innovative methodologies, sophisticated quantitative analyses and integrative applications.

Students in the PhD in Mechanical Engineering program at University of Texas at Dallas will be instructed in advanced core principles and have the opportunity to conduct research that will ultimately help solve problems in energy, healthcare, security and transportation.

The PhD in Chemistry degree program at University of Texas at Dallas is designed to produce graduates with a focus on innovation and problem-solving in interdisciplinary cutting edge research areas such as organic and inorganic materials, nanotechnology, biotechnology and polymer chemistry.

The PhD in Criminology degree program at University of Texas at Dallas is an interdisciplinary, research-oriented degree offered in the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences at UT Dallas.

The PhD in Electrical Engineering program at University of Texas at Dallas offers intensive preparation in design, programming, theory and applications.

The PhD in Economics degree program at University of Texas at Dallas provides a cutting-edge education in economic theories and the development of a rigorous toolkit of mathematical and econometric techniques.

The PhD program in Cognition and Neuroscience at University of Texas at Dallas offers advanced study and research training for students seeking to become leading scientists and scholars in the field.

The PhD in Visual and Performing Arts program at University of Texas at Dallas is designed primarily for individuals who wish to conduct advanced research and to teach at the college level, and can lead to a wide variety of non-academic careers as well.

The PhD program in Psychology at University of Texas at Dallas is an experimental psychology program that prepares students for leadership roles in research and teaching.