71 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Meteorology and Physical Oceanography (MPO) program at the University of Miami, prepares students to conduct research in meteorology and physical oceanography. It seeks to advance students’ knowledge and understanding of the physical and dynamical processes in the atmosphere and ocean. 

The mission of the three year Doctor of Musical Arts in Jazz Composition at the University of Miami is to provide students with opportunities for advanced study in jazz and studio arranging, composition and orchestration. 

The Ph.D. program in Economics at the University of Miami, prepares the recipient for a variety of research-oriented career opportunities, including university research/teaching, government employment, and a host of employment opportunities in the private sector

As one of the core sciences, chemistry has always been of the utmost importance in inventing new technology and ensuring that our nation remains at the forefront of scientific advances in energy, medicine, agriculture, environmental issues, and nanotechnology. This Chemistry PhD is offered at University of Miami.

In agreement with the overall mission of both the University of Miami and the Miller School of Medicine, the Biomedical Sciences - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Executive) program strives to provide superior training in biochemical and molecular biological research and education to industrial and/or government laboratory professionals seeking a PhD degree. 

The doctoral program is firmly based in research and prepares students for academic careers in exercise physiology. Graduate students in this Exercise Physiology program at University of Miami, have numerous applied physiological research opportunities in the program’s well-equipped laboratories of clinical and applied physiology, neuromuscular research and active aging.

The University of Miami’s Department of Teaching and Learning is pleased to offer a doctoral specialization in special education with a focus on students with high-incidence disabilities. This Special Education (SPED) specialization includes participation in ongoing faculty research and a strong emphasis on the intersection of special education and diversity issues. 

If you are an accomplished pianist with curiosity and an open mind to delve into the study of piano pedagogy to further performance and teaching aspirations, then the DMA in Keyboard Performance and Pedagogy at the University of Miami is for you.

The Graduate Program in Physiology and Biophysics at the University of Miami is an interdepartmental Ph.D. program that trains highly qualified students for successful careers in research, teaching and industry. 

With a program and faculty that are recognized regionally, nationally, and internationally, the history department at the University of Miami is dedicated to producing History PhD's of the highest quality.  

Cellular Physiology and Molecular Biophysics study how the human organism functions by applying principles of physics to the underlying molecules and cells. This program is offered at the University of Miami.