56 PhD programmes offered by the university

The primary focus of the Sociology program at the University of Delaware is the preparation of members of the next generation of sociologists and criminologists by emphasizing systematic training in theory and research methodology as well as teaching.

The Ph.D. program in the School of Education at the University of Delaware seeks to prepare scholars whose research will address critical problems in education, develop our understanding of teaching and learning in diverse contexts, and lead to improved outcomes for all learners.

The University of Delaware’s interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Education and Social Policy program, a collaboration between the College of Education and Human Development and the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration, prepares students to address these complex education and social policy questions.

The graduate program in Energy and Environmental Policy at the University of Delaware prepares students to contribute to the improvement of environmental and energy policy through the development of an interdisciplinary understanding of the interactions of society, resources and the environment.

The doctor of philosophy in English at the University of Delaware prepares students to be scholars and professors of English, as well as public intellectuals who are prepared to succeed in a range of careers outside academia.

The Interdisciplinary Neuroscience (ING) program at the University of Delaware is designed to develop a unified atmosphere to expose students to the exciting developments in brain function, providing interdisciplinary training to current and future graduate students and prepare them for a research-oriented career in academics or industry.

The mission of the Interdisciplinary Program in Biomechanics and Movement Science (BIOMS) at the University of Delaware is to advance the understanding of complex human systems through the interaction of experts who cross traditional divisions of academic study.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the University of Delaware offers Ph.D. programs in Civil Engineering across six specialized fields, along with interdisciplinary degrees and a graduate certificate.

The Ph.D. in Epidemiology at the University of Delaware provides students with advanced training in epidemiological methods and prepares them for careers in research, teaching and applied public health.

The Communication Ph.D. program at the University of Delaware provides advanced training to students in the field of communication and others with relevant disciplinary interest, such as social sciences or technology, with the goal of preparing them for research-based careers.

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Delaware offers programs of study leading to the degree of doctor of philosophy in applied Mathematics or Mathematics.

The Nutrition Science PhD curriculum at the University of Delaware provides students with the graduate-level training required to become effective scientific practitioners with the capacity to conduct independent research in nutrition and health-related outcomes, in both applied and academic settings.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Delaware offers graduate programs leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in mechanical engineering.

This multidisciplinary Marine Studies program at the University of Delaware provides students with broad knowledge in physical oceanography as well as opportunities to focus on desired areas of expertise. The program is particularly appropriate for students with physics, mathematics or engineering backgrounds.

The Department of Economics at the University of Delaware offers programs leading to Ph.D. degrees in Economics.

The goal of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Delaware is to provide improved materials for society. Current new materials technologies demand materials scientists and engineers who can relate the processing, structure and properties of a broad range of materials.