8.1k PhD programmes in United States

The Computational and Systems Biology (CSB) program of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) seeks to train a new breed of quantitative biologists who can take advantage of technologies at the leading edge of science and engineering to tackle fundamental and applied problems in biology.

The Graduate Program in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology (MCDB) is interdisciplinary in nature and emphasizes an integrative approach to the discipline, combining the talents of more than 100 PhD students and 130 faculty from multiple departments in seven colleges. The Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology programme is offered by The Ohio State University. 

As one of the largest universities in the world, The Ohio State University offers a wealth of resources on its beautiful campus in Columbus, Ohio. In the midst of this educational community, the School of Music is part of the College of Arts and Sciences, the academic heart of Ohio State. The Music programme is offered by The Ohio State University. 

The Rice University Sociology doctoral program prepares students to be sociologists of the highest quality, able to conduct cutting edge research and to teach with excellence.

Space Science at University of Alabama Huntsville is a graduate-only degree department with a strong research focus. We offer an M.S degree in Space Science and a Ph.D. in Space Science.

The Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures has one of the premier comprehensive graduate programs in the country. The Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures and Management program is offered by The Ohio State University.

Applied Science and Technology from University of California, Berkeley  features the application of physical and mathematical techniques to fundamental investigations of emerging areas within the physical and life sciences. 

Economics from University of California, Berkeley is designed for students interested in pursuing advanced study and conducting original research in Economics.

The Department of Geosciences at Princeton University, together with its affiliated interdepartmental programs and institutes, serves as Princeton’s central focus for the Earth, atmospheric, oceanographic and environmental sciences. 

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) offers a graduate program leading to the degree Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in the Marine-Estuarine-Environmental Sciences (MEES).

Business Administration - Real Estate from University of California, Berkeley offers students with strong backgrounds in finance and economics the opportunity to focus their studies and their research activities on a broad range of topics in real estate, capital markets, housing and urban economics. 

The Animal Sciences program at Kansas State University is a comprehensive unit supported by about 50 faculty devoted to research, teaching, and extension activities related to domestic farm animals species. 

Innovative science. Meaningful outreach. Modern pedagogy. Donuts on Fridays. One of these things is not like the others. All of them belong. At the Chemistry program of Emory University, we know that great research and teaching takes place in the context of an engaged community. 

The PhD degree in Chemical Engineering at The Ohio State University is a recognized terminal degree in the practical and creative areas in chemical engineering. 

Economics from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) includes internationally recognized scholars in economic theory, econometrics, and all the major applied fields. These outstanding scholars form one of the foremost departments of economics in the world.

The Behavioral Neuroscience graduate program at Oregon Health & Science University has a long-standing commitment to educating a diverse next generation of behavioral and systems neuroscientists and physician-scientists, so that they can conduct high-quality research that enhances our understanding of brain-behavior relationships and improves human health and well-being. 

Our Physics program at Clark University, which offers a Ph.D. in experimental and theoretical condensed matter physics and biophysics, emphasizes active learning — with research beginning in a student’s first semester. 

The Biochemistry, Cell and Developmental Biology program of Emory University combines these complementary disciplines, into an interdisciplinary doctoral training program of the highest caliber.

The emphasis of the Chemistry program of the Wake Forest University is on close interaction between faculty and students. This ensures that the students develop to their full potential as quickly as possible. Choice of a research adviser is usually completed by the end of the first semester, and students begin their research during the second semester.

Walden University’s PhD in Human Services - Community and Social Services program can broaden your understanding of the human services field within a global context through an interprofessional approach and course features.