8.1k PhD programmes in United States

The Doctor of Nursing Practice - Adult or Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Emphasis from University of Utah will soon be the required degree for clinically practicing APRNs, CNMs, and nursing leaders in health care organizations.

Candidates for the Doctor of Musical Arts in Instrumental Conducting at the Frost School of Music from the University of Miami must possess and demonstrate a gift of musical leadership based upon broad experience with instrumental ensembles and a strong foundation of skills from previous training. 

The College of Social Work offers the Doctor of Social Work degree (DSW). The College of Social Work DSW program is designed for MSSW/MSW graduates with significant clinical social work practice experience interested in earning an advanced clinical degree in social work. The Social Work program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.

Entering Doctor of Philosophy from The University of Iowa students must take two School of Music advisory examinations—one in music history and one in music theory.

The PhD in Immunology is an interdisciplinary graduate program offered at The University of Iowa. The degree is awarded by the Graduate College.

Thank you for your interest in the Department of Political Science graduate program at The University of New Mexico! 

A Food Science PhD degree at University of Tennessee Knoxville is the highest degree awarded in FDSC. Students entering the PhD program typically have already earned a master’s degree in FDSC, or a closely related field.

The Department of Comparative Literature at the University at Buffalo is a small department whose distinctiveness lies in fostering students' originality and independent intellectual inquiries.

Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNP) function as advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) providing comprehensive care to high-risk newborn infants and their families. The Nursing Practice - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Emphasis offered at University of Utah provides a strong foundation in the embryologic, physiologic, and pathophysiologic basis of both acute and chronic neonatal disorders. 

All students must complete a minimum of 72 graduate semester credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree. The Mechanical Engineering program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.

Rehabilitation Science from University of California, San Francisco takes a non-traditional approach that addresses the broader perspective of both basic and clinical sciences in the areas of musculoskeletal and neurorehabilitation.

The Biochemistry program from Louisiana State University concentrates on the many disciplines intrinsic to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology including cell and molecular biology, plant biochemistry, enzymology and carbohydrate molecular biophysics

With a PhD in Developmental Psychology - Health and Human Development from Walden University, you can drive positive change in the lives of individuals, families, and communities.

Gain the expertise to conduct research and develop healthcare policies, systems, and services with the Nursing - Education degree at the Walden University.

Physics from Louisiana State University has three phases and the goal is to develop a professional-level competence in creative research.

Sociology from Louisiana State University offers students a broad general knowledge of sociological theory and research methods.

The School of Musical Arts at University of Utah is a member of, and accredited by, the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

The Interdepartmental Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Sciences - Human Genetics and Genomics at the University of Miami is a multidisciplinary program aimed at training scientists broadly in areas of human genetics and genomics relevant to human health and disease. 

The Doctor of Philosophy of Education in Literacy, Language, and Learning at University of Utah is for those with a master's degree who want to do advanced research in literacy. 

Our Biostatistics PhD program is a highly collaborative unit that is integral in the design of numerous research projects within Medical College of Wisconsin and its affiliates, which include the MCW Cancer Center, Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research and The Center for Patient Care and Outcomes Research.