65 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at the University of South Florida prepares nurses with the highest level of scientific knowledge and practice expertise to ensure quality of care and positive patient outcomes.

The primary goal of the Cancer Biology (CNB) major at the University of South Florida is to comprehensively train the next generation of cancer researchers that will make key contributions to our understanding of the disease either in the academic or industrial setting. 

The Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering at the University of South Florida is awarded in recognition of demonstrated scholarly competence and ability to conduct and report original and significant research in a sub-discipline of Civil Engineering, such as transportation, geotechnical, structural, materials, water resources or transportation engineering.

The Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Florida provides an in-depth training opportunity with a focus on research requiring independent mastery of the field of study.

The PhD in Big Data Analytics at the University of South Florida is an interdisciplinary STEM PhD program focusing on systems and technologies for processing data and information.

The Ph.D. program in Cell and Molecular Biology is offered offered by the Department of Molecular Biosciences (MBS) at the University of South Florida.

The Chemistry Ph.D. degree at the University of South Florida is the highest academic degree offered by the program, and is entirely focused on innovative research in the chemical sciences.

The English program at the University of South Florida features small seminar-style graduate classes and offers many opportunities for directed research and professional development.

The mission of the Geology Ph.D. program at the University of South Florida is to facilitate student success through the delivery of high-quality, skills-based Geology courses that investigate the earth and the processes that affect our planet.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Leadership at the University of South Florida is designed for individuals who intend to build an academic career focused on conducting research and analysis in the multidisciplinary field of educational leadership and policy studies, or who wish to build an administrative career focused on innovative and inquiry-based leadership.

The Doctorate of Philosophy in Integrative Biology at the University of South Florida is designed to foster the development of technical and analytical skills used in existing and emerging fields of discovery.

The Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction - Literacy Studies at the University of South Florida prepares research scholars with expertise in literacy processes, literacy instruction, and literacy teacher education.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Curriculum and Instruction - Teacher Education at the University of South Florida prepares students to become scholars and practitioners in the field of teacher education.

The Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction - Elementary Education at the University of South Florida is designed for educators who are interested in working at the college level, within school districts, or in local, state, regional, national, or international agencies.

The Ph.D. degree in Geography and Environmental Science and Policy (GEP) at the University of South Florida is an interdisciplinary program, and its curriculum is designed around critical areas of geography and the environment.

The Medical Sciences Ph.D. at the University of South Florida combines intensive biomedical sciences training and research opportunities in a variety of fields.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Music Education offered at the University of South Florida is a research-focused terminal degree in the field.

The Mathematics program at the University of South Florida provides the experience and knowledge to understand and appreciate prior accomplishments in the discipline and develops the skills necessary for a meaningful contribution to the intellectual advancement and applications of the discipline.

Graduate study at the University of South Florida Department of Communication emphasizes critical, qualitative, and quantitative research, a comprehensive focus that is unusual among graduate programs in the field of Communication.

The Social Work degree program at the University of South Florida leads to the preparation of future scholars and educators to advance social justice and vulnerability issues.