60 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Learning, Teaching and Curriculum program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia prepares teachers, curriculum leaders and teacher educators for professional excellence. 

The Agricultural and Applied Economics program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia prepares students for a rewarding career in academia, agricultural business, government or international agriculture.

The goal of the Exercise Physiology program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia is to develop new knowledge in the areas of exercise training, and cardiovascular and metabolic adaptations. 

The Occupational Therapy program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia is to improve the health and well-being of society by assisting people to optimize their participation in everyday life occupations.

The Civil and Environmental Engineering program at University of Missouri - Columbia began in 1856 with the establishment of the first Chair of Civil Engineering.

The Business Administration program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia is designed to prepare graduates for careers as effective University researchers and teachers or for senior research positions in business or government.

The Nursing program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia is one of a handful of PhD programs in the U.S. open to nurses and non-nurses.

The Anthropology program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia is small department with an emphasis on data driven scientific approaches to the study of human biology, behavior, culture, and evolution.

The faculty at the Statistics program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia is known for both cutting edge methodological and collaborative research and for outstanding teaching.

The Ancient Mediterranean Studies program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia offers graduate work in three main areas.

The Philosophy program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia provides excellent training in both research and teaching.

The Human Environmental Sciences with Textile and Apparel Management program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia addresses human needs and enhances individual and family life in a diverse and global society by conducting advanced research.

The Mathematics program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia is large enough to encompass research and courses in many areas, yet small enough to remain responsive to the needs of individual students.

The Biological Sciences program at University of Missouri - Columbia offers a unique integration of world-class research, award-winning training, and outstanding community outreach.

One of the most exciting and dynamic fields of modern science worldwide is Neuroscience, the study of how the nervous system is organized and how it functions. The Neuroscience program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia explores that.

The Animal Sciences program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia has a broad-based teaching program, and the faculty members are noted for teaching and mentoring excellence.

The Educational, School and Counseling Psychology program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia is accredited by the American Psychological Association. 

The Psychology program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia offers broad empirical and theoretical training with a research emphasis.

The Department of Economics at University of Missouri - Columbia offers graduate work leading to the master of arts and the doctor of philosophy degrees.

Candidates at the Food and Hospitality Systems program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia are prepared for careers in research or advanced professional careers in the food, hospitality and agricultural management industries