77 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Ph.D. in School Psychology at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is an American Psychological Association-accredited program that leads to licensure as a psychologist in North Carolina, as well as in many other states. 

The City and Regional Planning PhD program at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill trains students in urban and regional social theory and research methods. 

The Information and Library Science programme offered by University of North Carolina Chapel Hill develops advanced research expertise in information systems, knowledge organization, and data-driven information studies.

The PhD track in Classics with Historical Emphasis from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill offers students the opportunity to take an integrated approach to literature, material culture, and documentary sources of the Greco-Roman world.  

Operations Management studies at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill a complex range of business activities associated with the coordination of resources and effective delivery of value-added products and services to global customers. 

Our graduate program in Musicology at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill aims to produce well-rounded scholars who will have the knowledge and skills to teach at the highest professional level and produce original research of quality and significance. 

Our graduate program at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, currently ranked 11th among U.S. graduate programs in Political Science, is small and very selective; each year’s entering cohort is approximately 15 students. 

Thank you for your interest in the Materials Science PhD program in the Applied Physical Sciences department from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill! Admission to our program is competitive and students are selected on the basis of their academic preparation, ability, and research focus fit. 

Toxicology and Environmental Medicine at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is a multidisciplinary field of study that integrates chemistry, biochemistry, biology, medical and environmental sciences toward understanding and preventing “the adverse effects of chemical, physical, or biological agents on people, animals, and the environment”.

Our mission in the Human Movement Science program from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is to prepare scholars to be exceptional interdisciplinary researchers, educators, and leaders in the field of human movement.

The purpose of the Doctor of Philosophy program in Mathematics at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is to prepare the student for research and teaching.

The Economics graduate program at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill prepares students for research careers in academic, governmental and private institutions.

Our Media and Communication doctoral program in University of North Carolina Chapel Hill prepares students to lead in the academy and industry.

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is one of the nation’s highest ranked physical therapy programs. 

Our Organizational Behavior (OB) PhD Program at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill prepares you to conduct high-impact research on a broad range of topics critical to businesses and managers.

The goals of the Chemistry PhD program at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill are to provide students with a broad base in advanced topics in chemistry and substantial depth in one or more areas of expertise through an in-depth research experience.

At the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, we offer our graduate students a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. 

We offer a Ph.D. program in Psychology at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill that is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and judgement needed to become active contributors at the highest-level to research, teach, and provide public and professional service in the community.

Our Pharmacy students at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill are prepared to become exemplary practitioners and healthcare leaders.

Graduate students in the Department of Geography at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill benefit from a collegial and interdisciplinary environment, participation in our externally-funded research programs, and opportunities for involvement in teaching and departmental governance.