64 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at West Virginia University offers a solid foundation in the fundamentals as well as a diverse range of specializations for MS and PhD research.

The PhD program in Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology at West Virginia University is recognized as one of the premier training programs in the world.

The four-year Dentistry curriculum at West Virginia University involves intense academic study, preclinical training and direct patient care. Students treat their first patients as early as the Summer session of their second year.

Our unique curriculum at West Virginia University prepares students to practice in the exciting rehabilitation field of Occupational Therapy.

The Materials Science and Engineering degree at West Virginia University is designed for students with undergraduate degrees in engineering or a closely related STEM discipline.

The EdD at West Virginia University is a professional doctorate, the purpose of which is to prepare Coaching and Teaching Studies program graduates for careers as organizational leaders across a range of school, university and community-based settings.

The primary objective of the Conducting program from the West Virginia University is the recognition of the highest achievement in music performance and teaching, preparing artist-pedagogues for careers in higher education and in the professional world.

The PhD in Genetics and Developmental Biology at West Virginia University is particularly well suited for students interested in emphasizing plant, animal, microbial (bacterial or fungal), or insect genetics or developmental biology. 

At the West Virginia University, we offer our graduate students degree in Psychology - Clinical. 

The Psychology - Life Span Development degree at the West Virginia University combines breadth of training in perspectives on normal development across the life span with depth and rigor of training in an area of specialization selected by the student. 

A major goal of graduate program in Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine at West Virginia University is to foster ability for independent thought.

At the West Virginia University, we offer our graduate students a phd degree in Cancer Cell Biology.

The Epidemiology concentration in the Public Health Sciences PhD program from West Virginia University focuses on the analysis of the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in defined populations. 

The Health Services and Outcomes Research (HSOR) program at West Virginia University emphasizes population-based, health services delivery and outcomes and policy research. 

The PhD in Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis at West Virginia University (will prepare students from diverse backgrounds to serve as professionals that are knowledgeable about the immune system of humans and other mammals, how the immune system functions and the consequences of its malfunction on the health of the host.

Each Industrial Engineering PhD student at West Virginia University will develop a program with a major in industrial engineering, or occupational safety and health, designed to meet his/her needs and objectives in consultation with an adviser and the advisory and examining committee.

The Geography PhD at West Virginia University is an advanced research degree, with coursework, comprehensive exams and a major research investigation. 

The Nursing programme offered by West Virginia University develops advanced expertise in healthcare leadership, scholarly inquiry, and evidence-informed professional practice.

The objective of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering (PNGE) graduate programs at West Virginia University is to educate and train men and women who will be capable of performing at the highest levels of the petroleum and natural gas engineering profession.

The Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at West Virginia University offers Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Computer Science and Information Science, Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering.