13 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Physics programme offered by Wake Forest University investigates fundamental physical phenomena through advanced theoretical, computational, and experimental research in areas such as biophysics, condensed matter physics, materials science, and astrophysics.

The Molecular and Cellular Biosciences (MCB) program at Wake Forest University allows students to enter graduate school with the freedom and flexibility to explore several programs before committing to a specific research topic. A range of mentors can be selected whose research spans basic and translational fields of cutting-edge molecular and cellular biology.

The Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) program at Wake Forest University School of Medicine is a recognized leader in the field. This program offers a rigorous curriculum, advanced training settings and global health opportunities.

The Wake Forest University Ph.D. Program in Biology allows students to pursue exciting research in a wide range of disciplines across the biological sciences.

The Medicine programme offered by Wake Forest University provides comprehensive medical education that integrates biomedical science, clinical training, patient care, and professional development to prepare future physicians for modern healthcare practice.

Our JD program is built on a comprehensive legal curriculum that purposely offers both traditional and unique courses of study. Because of the scope of our offerings, Wake Forest University Law students not only develop a strong legal foundation, but they also have the ability to study topics that are most important to them and their future careers.

The Nursing Practice programme offered by Wake Forest University develops advanced nursing leadership, evidence-based practice, healthcare innovation, and systems improvement skills to enhance patient outcomes and transform healthcare delivery.

The emphasis of the Chemistry program of the Wake Forest University is on close interaction between faculty and students. This ensures that the students develop to their full potential as quickly as possible. Choice of a research adviser is usually completed by the end of the first semester, and students begin their research during the second semester.

Research training in how the nervous system works, how it develops, and how it can be affected by drugs and disease. This Neuroscience program is offered at Wake Forest University.

The Juridical Science programme offered by Wake Forest University investigates specialised areas of law through advanced independent research, producing original scholarship that contributes to legal knowledge, theory, and practice.

The Ministry programme offered by Wake Forest University develops faith-informed leadership, theological reflection, and innovative ministry practice to support transformation within religious communities, organisations, and public life.

The Virginia Tech – Wake Forest University School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences (SBES) is a unique multidisciplinary program that bridges the biomedical sciences, biomedical engineering, and real-world applications to enhance the quality of life.

The Integrative Physiology and Pharmacology programme offered by Wake Forest University investigates disease mechanisms and therapeutic responses by integrating molecular, cellular, organ-level, behavioural, and clinical approaches in physiology and pharmacology research.