54 PhD programmes offered by the university

At University of Nevada, Reno, our Education - Counselor Education and Supervision program faculty are committed to making your experience rewarding, both personally and professionally. 

At the University of Nevada, Reno, we offer our graduate a phd degree in Equity, Diversity and Language Education. 

The Electrical Engineering program at University of Nevada, Reno includes rigorous coursework in your area of specialization as well as completing and defending a Ph.D. dissertation containing original and innovative research work. 

The Hydrogeology degree at University of Nevada, Reno focuses on interactions of water in the earth's processes, especially in the vadose and saturated zones below the earth's surface. 

Advance your impact in healthcare with the Orvis School of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. Designed for nurses ready to lead in clinical practice, healthcare systems, and policy, the DNP program offers both BSN and MSN-prepared nurses a clear path to expand their roles, deepen their expertise, and drive transformative change in healthcare.

The Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering at University of Nevada, Reno offers research-oriented M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Geology, geophysics, and geological engineering as well as two interdisciplinary programs in hydrologic sciences.

Armed with a deep understanding of the structure of cells, professionals in the field of Cell and Molecular Biology (CMB) at University of Nevada, Reno are leading the charge against some of the world's most prevalent illnesses and health problems.

The Ph.D. and M.S. programs in Statistics and Data Science at University of Nevada, Reno are designed to provide training in fundamental methods and concepts of modern mathematics, including interdisciplinary collaborative research.

The only doctoral degree program at University of Nevada, Reno in the nation for judges, the Judicial Studies Ph.D. is organized jointly by the National Judicial College, the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges and the University.

The Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at University of Nevada, Reno trains students to pursue advanced careers in research, teaching or industry.

Chemical research drives innovation and progress in countless industries today. The graduate programs in Chemistry from University of Nevada, Reno immerse students in this dynamic and important work alongside our leading faculty.

We offer our graduate students a phd degree in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Nevada, Reno.

The aim of the Behavior Analysis Program at University of Nevada, Reno is to provide comprehensive training in behavior analysis, out of which more specialized basic, applied, and theoretical interests can be developed. 

Literacy Studies at University of Nevada, Reno and its intersection with English language learning and issues of culture and diversity are the foci of this emphasis area.

The Department of Mathematics at University of Nevada, Reno offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mathematics and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Statistics & Data Science.

The Department of History at the University of Nevada, Reno offers graduate programs of study leading to the MA, the M.ATH., or the PhD degrees in History. 

To be admitted to the Animal and Rangeland Science Ph.D. Program at University of Nevada, Reno, prospective students must obtain the agreement of a graduate faculty member to serve as a student's advisor.

Why choose us for your master's or Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering offered at the University of Nevada, Reno?

The Ph.D. in Public Health from University of Nevada, Reno emphasizes the expertise necessary for a research career in either epidemiology or social behavioral health.

The University of Nevada, Reno Department of Music is proud to announce the acceptance of applications to its Doctor of Musical Arts degree program.