83 PhD programmes offered by the university

The PhD in Environmental Health Sciences at the University of Maryland explores the impacts of environmental hazards (air, water, soil and food) on human health in the context of sociocultural, economic, work and family environments.

The PhD program in Mathematical Statistics at the University of Maryland aims to create a bridge between tradition and modernity in statistics. The students will receive rigorous training in both classical and modern theory and methods in statistics.

The Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) in Music Performance and Composition at the University of Maryland is designed for graduate students who desire advanced professional study in composition, conducting or performance within the context of a major research university.

Quantitative Methodology - Measurement and Statistics at the University of Maryland offers graduate study leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree for students with strong interests in quantitative research methods and their applications.

The Robert H. Smith School of Business PhD in Business and Management at the University of Maryland is designed for individuals who wish to become thought leaders and business faculty at elite research institutions worldwide.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in Family Science at the University of Maryland provides an interdisciplinary, research-oriented approach to the discovery and application of knowledge about families and health.

The Biophysics Program in the Institute for Physical Science and Technology offers Ph.D. degrees in Biophysics. It is affiliated with the College of Computer, Mathematical, & Natural Sciences and the College of Engineering. The Biophysics graduate program at the University of Maryland brings together faculty from biochemistry, biology, chemistry, engineering, and physics.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Maryland offers interdisciplinary graduate programs led by expert faculty with connections to leading companies, utilities, and agencies in the greater D.C. area and beyond.

The University of Maryland School of Music provides an exceptional professional musical education within the context of a college of arts and humanities and a major research university.

Through a Law curriculum rich in both theoretical and practice-based courses, this JD program at the University of Maryland will help you develop the clarity of thought, writing, and analytical skills that are the hallmarks of a successful lawyer.

Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies at the University of Maryland offers an interdisciplinary and integrative program of study leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree.

Chemistry faculty at the University of Maryland lead research programs that create new disciplinary knowledge and enabling technologies to meet global energy, environment and health needs.

The Department of Entomology at the University of Maryland focuses on insect science, particularly as it bears on biodiversity, pest management, and stewardship of the environment.

The German program in the Department of German Studies at the University of Maryland offers graduate study leading to the Ph.D. degree.

The University of Maryland Department of Animal and Avian Sciences is one of the top ranked departments of Animal Sciences in the US.

The University of Maryland School of Music provides an exceptional professional musical education within the context of a college of arts and humanities and a major research university. If offers this doctoral degree in Music Education.

The Graduate Program in Nutrition and Food Science is an interdisciplinary and interdepartmental program administered by the Department of Nutrition and Food Science at the University of Maryland.

The Ph.D. program in Urban and Regional Planning and Design at the University of Maryland offers students a tailored Ph.D. experience and the flexibility to bridge a number of disciplines related to the built environment, including urban planning, design, historic preservation, and real-estate development.

The Graduate Program in Sociology at the University of Maryland is designed for students seeking a Ph.D. degree.

The Marine, Estuarine and Environmental Sciences (MEES) Graduate Program’s mission is to educate students at the University of Maryland to become the scientific leaders and environmental problem-solvers of the future.