67 PhD programmes offered by the university

Neuroscience at Washington State University is the study of the nervous system from elementary molecular events to integrative outputs such as behavior and autonomic control.

Enroll in the PhD in Nursing program at Washington State University and learn how to design, conduct, and disseminate research that will generate new knowledge directed toward changing nursing science, healthcare, and nursing practice.

The program for the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education with a specialization in Educational Leadership at Washington State University is intended to prepare scholars and researchers and focuses on developing and applying theoretical and research knowledge and skills to the field of leadership studies. 

The PhD. in Mathematics and Science Education at Washington State University is designed to develop scholars capable of making important contributions to the research base, professional context, and learning environments related to mathematics and/or science education.

WSU’s reputation for high-quality education, research, and public service enables it to continue achieving its missions. We offer a Electrical and Computer Engineering degree at Washington State University.

The doctoral program in Biomedical Sciences: Integrative Physiology at Washington State University is a very flexible program ideally suited for those students interested in pursuing doctoral level graduate work with a faculty member in IPN but not interested in the Neuroscience program. 

The doctoral program in Experimental Psychology at Washington State University is designed to produce highly skilled, innovative, and productive experimental psychologists in terms of research and teaching. 

The Language, Literacy and Technology (LLT) graduate program at Washington State University is valued by potential students, graduates, and institutions as rigorous, relevant, and innovative, offering superior quality professional preparation that produces exceptional and creative researchers and teachers with a focus on improving the lives of students, teachers, and schools. 

Plant Pathology at Washington State University is the study of plant diseases caused by pathogens and environmental factors; it involves study in mycology, bacteriology, nematology, virology, disease physiology and biochemistry, disease resistance, and integrated disease management using cultural, chemical, biological and and biotechnological approaches.

The goal of the doctoral program in Accounting at Washington State University is to prepare doctoral students to become outstanding accounting researchers/educators in the areas of managerial accounting, financial accounting, auditing, and taxation.

This Applied Mathematics degree at Washington State University is awarded in recognition of distinctive scholarship and original contributions to knowledge in Mathematics. 

Students at Washington State University entering the Ph.D. program in English are expected to have completed a master’s degree in English or in a related field of study at an accredited college or university, and to show promise of doing excellent work at the doctoral level. 

Our Pharmaceutical Sciences and Molecular Medicine program at Washington State University will prepare students to be successful professionals in academia, industry, health care, and private institutions dedicated to the promotion of human health and wellness. 

At the Washington State University, we offer our graduate students a phd program in Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences.

Our School at Washington State University offers programs of study for full time and part-time students leading to the degrees of Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering, MS in Materials Science & Engineering, and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering (all on the Pullman campus). 

Molecular Biosciences at Washington State University is a dynamic continuum of disciplines, which uses the approaches of chemistry, physics, and biology to understand the fundamental mechanisms of living organisms. 

This is an interdisciplinary Engineering Science program from Washington State University administered through the College of Engineering and Architecture’s Office of the Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Programs, with students typically advised and funded through one of several departments in the College. 

At Washington State University, Bioenergy and Bioproducts Engineering scientists work toward advancing science and technologies to convert biomass, including wastes, into useful products, fuels, and fuel additives. 

The doctorate in business administration with an emphasis in Finance at Washington State University is designed to prepare graduates for careers in research and teaching.

The Individual Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program (IIDP) at Washington State University is designed for those meritorious and visionary graduate students who wish to address exceptional research questions that transcend boundaries of traditional disciplines by leveraging and recombining insights from two or more disciplines for the benefit of humanity.