63 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Counseling Psychology and Applied Human Development (CPAHD) at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development prepares students to be leaders in the field of counseling psychology and the interdisciplinary field of applied human development.

The MD/PhD Medicine and Medical Sciences Program at Boston University's Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine aims to train physician-scientists to be leaders in twenty-first century health care.

The Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Performance at Boston University School of Music is a advanced degree program for graduate students committed to reaching the highest professional standards in performance practice as well academic studies.

Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) at Boston University offers the post-bachelor’s PhD and post-master’s PhD, which both offer specialized study in the science, engineering, and technology of modern materials, integrating courses in engineering, chemistry, and physics.

The PhD program in Astronomy at Boston University prepares students to engage in research at the forefront of their field and to begin a position in academia or research. The program mainly consists of courses in astronomy and original research conducted under the guidance of a faculty advisor.

Mentorship by exceptional faculty and exciting opportunities for interdisciplinary research and collaboration: these are among the many advantages that draw students to the PhD program in Rehabilitation Sciences at Boston University.

Your Boston University Law education is the foundation for a long, successful career and provides learning opportunities for a lifetime. The breadth, depth, and standards of our offerings are exceptional, in most cases among the nation’s finest.

The Epidemiology PhD program at Boston University provides advanced professional training in epidemiology to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for leadership in epidemiologic research and methodology.

The PhD in Statistics at Boston University prepares students for a career pursuing research in either academia or industry.

The Doctor of Ministry degree (DMin) at Boston University is a professional doctoral degree meant to enrich religious leaders in traditional and non-traditional settings, to deepen their understanding of and commitment to ministry, and to refine its practice.

The doctoral program in Environmental Health at Boston University provides students with specialized training and research experience in environmental and occupational epidemiology, exposure assessment, spatial epidemiology/GIS, risk assessment, and toxicology. 

The Music Education faculty at Boston University aim to prepare students to work effectively within contemporary music and education landscapes.

The Ph.D. program in Anthropology at Boston University is designed to provide a broad background in the field with a primary emphasis on sociocultural anthropology, biological anthropology, or archaeology.

Systems Engineering (SE) at Boston University offers a PhD which provide opportunities for research in automation, control and robotics, communication and networking, computational and systems biology, information sciences, and production, service systems and supply chain management.

The Boston University PhD program in Emerging Media Studies is the nation’s first doctorate program in emerging media and its critical, daily role in modern life.

The doctoral program in French Language and Literature at Boston University provides each student with a thorough knowledge of French and Francophone literature, its history, and its major works.

The PhD program in Anatomy and Neurobiology at Boston University is designed to produce well-rounded biomedical scientists who expect to include both research and teaching in their career.

The PhD in Biology at Boston University is a research degree requiring graduate-level coursework, completion of a dissertation, and two semesters of participation in teaching (usually as a teaching fellow in laboratory or discussion sections of lecture courses led by Biology faculty).

The Bioinformatics program at Boston University aims to prepare top researchers for careers in both academia and industry in the areas of molecular life sciences.

The Graduate Program for Neuroscience is a campus-wide training program in neuroscience. The research of the training faculty covers virtually all areas of neuroscience and GPN serves as the community nexus point for all neuroscience training missions at Boston University.