56 PhD programmes offered by the university

At Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing from Case Western Reserve University, we offered the first Doctorate of Nursing Practice of its kind in the nation, and in the more than 50 years since its inception, it continues to serve as a leader in nursing education. 

Make an impact as an expert in your field with a PhD in Biology from Case Western Reserve University, one of the top research universities in the U.S. Our rigorous curriculum and research opportunities will prepare you to work at high-profile universities, in industry, at government agencies, or in renowned medical institutions, including Cleveland Clinic or University Hospitals. 

Delve into the disciplines of information systems and marketing and be prepared to research consequential issues faced by organizations and managers in Weatherhead School of Management’s PhD in Management - Design and Innovation program at Case Western Reserve University. 

Study the viral life cycle or the comorbidities initiated by viral infection when you pursue your PhD in Molecular Virology at Case Western Reserve University, one of the top research universities in the U.S.

Conduct research alongside renowned faculty and motivated classmates in Case Western Reserve University’s Genetics and Genome Sciences PhD program. 

If you thrive in a hands-on learning environment, have a passion for dental health, and want to make a difference in patients’ lives, look no further than a Doctor in Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine. 

Students admitted to the English PhD at Case Western Reserve University after completing an MA must complete 24 hours of coursework. 

Conduct high-impact research in world-class facilities as you pursue your PhD in Chemical Engineering at Case Western Reserve University, one of the top research universities in the U.S. 

Amp up your knowledge of circuits and instrumentation, robotics, and micro- and nano-systems and more with a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University, one of the top research universities in the U.S.

The mission of the graduate program in Geological Sciences at Case Western Reserve University is to train the coming generations of professional earth, environmental, and planetary scientists. 

Explore the evolution and contents of the universe—from its earliest moments on—when you pursue your PhD in Physics at Case Western Reserve University, one of the top research universities in the U.S

Discover connections and build new understandings of the human brain, mind, and behavior with a PhD in Developmental, Cognitive, and Affective Sciences from Case Western Reserve University—one of the top research universities in the country. 

Get an inside look at the 11 biomedical PhD programs at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine through our Biomedical Sciences Training Program. 

When you earn your PhD in Applied Mathematics from Case Western Reserve University, you’ll enter a rapidly growing field with a variety of career prospects. 

With nine top-ranking specialties, Case Western Reserve University School of Law equips you for the evolving practice of law. Here, our renowned faculty will help you develop your leadership and interpersonal skills while honing your legal and research savvy. 

The Juridical Science degree at Case Western Reserve University is designed to give you an opportunity to complete the highest research degree in law within a specialized field of study of your choice.

In Case Western Reserve University’s Department of Macromolecular Science—the nation’s first standalone polymer science department—we’re focused on leading the field forward. 

Rigorous graduate study in Mechanical Engineering at Case Western Reserve University can bring you to the forefront of knowledge creation and application in this fundamental field of engineering, and prepare you for a successful career in academia, industry or government labs.

When it comes to earning a PhD in Art History, there are few better places to do so than Case Western Reserve University.

A PhD in Musicology from Case Western Reserve University will introduce you to an unusually wide range of historical periods—from medieval repertoires to Hollywood musicals, the blues to contemporary opera.