31 PhD programmes offered by the university

Pursue Educational Leadership and Policy Studies doctoral-level research at University of Denver through field-based opportunities that address important issues of practice.

Become a leader and change agent in higher education. In our hands-on Ed.D. Higher Education program at University of Denver, you will learn cutting-edge applied research skills and strategies that will help you address issues of equity and social justice in a variety of higher education settings. 

Our Ed.D. Curriculum and Instruction program at University of Denver is ideal for any scholar interested in problems of practice that emerge in educational settings.

At University of Denver, we offer three different graduate degrees: a PhD in Geography, an MA in geography and an MS in geographic information science. 

To apply to our Ph.D. Higher Education program at University of Denver, you must have a master’s degree or higher.

At University of Denver, we offer master's and doctoral training in Physics, driven by faculty research in the areas of astronomy and astrophysics, biophysics and condensed matter and materials physics.

As one of the top creative writing doctoral programs in the country, we offer motivated poetry and fiction writers the chance to refine their creative work while building a portfolio of literary criticism and scholarly writing. We offer a English and Literary Arts - Creative Writing degree at the University of Denver.

The Research Methods and Statistics Program (RMS) at University of Denver provides the courses and experiences necessary to conduct and supervise effective social science research.

Our Clinical Psychology (Child Emphasis) degree at University of Denver subscribes to a clinical science model. We value an approach that fosters curiosity, innovation, collaboration and inclusiveness, with research that serves the public good.

Feed your intellectual curiosity, develop research skills and build your leadership potential in our Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction program at University of Denver, which will prepare you for university-level positions in academia, research institutes or think tanks.

The University of Denver's PhD in Chemistry is designed for students whose ultimate aim is to find a career in scientific research.