23 PhD programmes offered by the university

Medical Anthropology from University of California, San Francisco is one of the pioneering programs in the discipline both nationally and globally. The program provides disciplinary leadership and outstanding, comprehensive training leading to the PhD degree.

Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacogenomics from University of California, San Francisco is preparing independent, creative leaders in the pharmaceutical sciences and in the application of genetics and genomics to the development of safe, effective drugs for patients.

Neuroscience from University of California, San Francisco offers an interdisciplinary program for graduate training in neuroscience. 

At the University of California, San Francisco, we offer our graduate students a phd programme in Bioinformatics. 

Biophysics from University of California, San Francisco spans research at the interface of physics, chemistry, and biology. 

Faculty and students in the TETRAD Graduate Program from University of California, San Francisco are driven by curiosity, leading to fundamental discoveries in all areas of basic biology and biomedical sciences.

Nursing from University of California, San Francisco prepares nursing scholars who will generate and transmit knowledge that is fundamental to the discipline of nursing and to nursing practice.

Dentistry from University of California, San Francisco provides a unique balance of clinical excellence, research opportunity and community service as part of one of the leading health science centers in the nation.  

Nursing Practice from University of California, San Francisco prepares innovative clinical experts and leaders to be at the top of the nursing profession in advancing patient care and policy in an increasingly complex health care environment.

Chemistry and Chemical Biology from University of California, San Francisco provides a chemical foundation for understanding complex biological processes at an atomic level. 

The Biological and Medical Informatics program at University of California, San Francisco equips PhD students with the skills and knowledge in applied mathematics, informatics, statistics, computer science, physics, chemistry, and biology needed to study biological composition, structure, function, and evolution at the molecular, cellular, and systems levels.

The entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree is a three-year joint program between University of California, San Francisco and San Francisco State University (SFSU).

Bioengineering from University of California, San Francisco combines the outstanding resources and faculty in biomedical sciences at UCSF with the excellence in engineering, physical, and life sciences at UC Berkeley. 

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.

Pharmacy from University of California, San Francisco prepares you academically for a wide-open future in pharmacy practice while supporting your professional growth and well-being as a student.

The Cell Biology graduate program at University of California, San Francisco prepares students to pose and address fundamental research problems in modern biology. 

The Joint Program in Computational Precision Health (CPH) leverages the world leadership in computer science, engineering and statistics at UC Berkeley, clinical care, research and informatics at University of California, San Francisco, and population health at both institutions to transform personal and public health through computation.

Epidemiology and Translational Science from University of California, San Francisco offers high caliber training in core skills of epidemiologic and biostatistical methods along with practical research rotations that enhance classroom training. 

Sociology from University of California, San Francisco focused on the sociology of health, illness, biomedicine, and health care systems.

The Oral and Craniofacial Sciences (OCS) interdisciplinary PhD program at University of California, San Francisco provides students with the knowledge and research tools needed to study oral and craniofacial tissue and organ systems.