113 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner track at University of Washington within the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program specializes in the ongoing care of adolescent through older adult patients to promote health and treat those with serious illness. 

At University of Washington, our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program offers a track in Nurse - Midwifery, which prepares nurses as primary care providers for women throughout the lifespan.

At University of Washington, our Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (PNP-AC) track within the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program prepares you to focus on caring for children with acute, critical, and chronic illnesses and/or injuries.

The Department of Health Metrics Sciences at University of Washington, in collaboration with the Department of Global Health, offers a PhD program in Global Health that is the first of its kind, building on the expertise of our faculty in the areas of metrics and implementation science. 

As a discipline, Pathobiology at University of Washington ties together the fundamental concepts of biology, medicine, and public health, particularly as applied to global health issues. 

Our Pharmacy - Health Economics and Outcomes Research program at University of Washington offers an exceptional educational experience alongside highly engaged peers, faculty, and alumni. 

Students in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Ph.D. program at University of Washington work closely with distinguished faculty on research and pursue their own innovative projects, preparing them to make a difference in the world. 

Graduate studies in Music Theory at the University of Washington prepare students for careers in academia and performance. 

Our Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner track from University of Washington within the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program prepares you to focus on caring for young adult, adult and older adult patients. 

Graduate studies in Music (Wind Conducting) at the University of Washington prepare students for careers in academia and performance. 

Graduate studies in Music (Orchestral Conducting) at the University of Washington prepare students for careers in academia and performance; our programs also promote individual courses of study that allow musicians, scholars, and composers to aspire to excellence in performance, research, and creation. 

The mission of the University of Washington’s Educational Psychology - School Psychology Program is to prepare scientist-practitioners whose practice of psychology is grounded in scientific knowledge and focused on enhancing the socio-emotional and educational competence of school-age children.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in Aeronautics and Astronautics at the University of Washington is an advanced engineering degree that prepares students for leadership roles in academia, industry, and research institutions specializing in aeronautics and astronautics.

The Psychology degree at University of Washington generates ground-breaking insights into the mind, brain, and behavior.

The Educational Leadership and Policy Studies - Higher Education program at University of Washington is designed to prepare multidimensional leaders through experiences integrating theory and practice. 

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Atmospheric Sciences at University of Washington signifies understanding of the nature of knowledge normally attained only through the original solution of a problem of substantial scientific importance.

The Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering program at University of Washington provides students with the skills to conduct advanced research in processing, characterization, and properties of all classes of materials. 

Our Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track at University of Washington within the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program focuses on providing primary care in the community to patients ranging in age from childhood to elderly. 

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care (PNP-PC) at University of Washington track within the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program specializes in preparing students to provide ongoing care of children, from infancy through young adulthood. 

The Ed.D. program in Educational Leadership from University of Washington aims to prepare and strengthen educator and community leadership through community grounded approaches, ancestral knowledge, relational learning, disrupting and dismantling systemic oppression and foster healing.