129 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Marketing program at University of Wisconsin Madison is designed to prepare students for academic careers at top universities. 

The graduate program in Kinesiology - Motor Control And Behavior at University of Wisconsin Madison involves advanced study of the psychological and neurophysiological foundations of motor control, motor learning, motor development, and disorders of movement.

The Linguistics Ph.D. program at University of Wisconsin Madison focuses on research in formal theories of language (encompassing cross-linguistic studies in syntax, phonology, and morphology) and the documentation and revitalization of American Indian languages. 

The Ph.D. Microbiology program at University of Wisconsin Madison prepares graduates for research and teaching positions in universities and colleges, for industry or government, and for clinical microbiology.

The Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology (MCP) program at University of Wisconsin Madison, in cooperation with the Center for Training in Pharmacology and Drug Development (CTPDD), offers interdisciplinary graduate training in the field of molecular and cellular pharmacology.

The Nursing Practice - Adult, gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program at University of Wisconsin Madison is available for nurses with a baccalaureate degree in nursing (post-B.S. option) and nurses with a master’s degree in nursing practice (post-M.S. option).

The Kinesiology - Exercise Physiology degree from University of Wisconsin Madison is the study of the biological responses and adaptations to acute and chronic exercise. 

The department at University of Wisconsin Madison offers the doctor of philosophy degree with a major in mathematics and a master of arts degree in Mathematics.

The program at University of Wisconsin Madison leading to the Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Breeding and Plant Genetics provides a broad exposure in the various disciplines involved with plant improvement.

The graduate Communication Sciences and Disorders program at University of Wisconsin Madison  provides the opportunity for study in the areas of audiology, speech–language pathology, hearing science, language science, and speech science.

At the University of Wisconsin Madison, we offer a phd degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. 

The School of Business Ph.D. program at University of Wisconsin Madison has a rich tradition of training scholars who can both enhance the intellectual understanding of business theory and practice and effectively transmit this knowledge to other scholars, business professionals, and students.

The graduate program in Human Ecology - Design Studies at University of Wisconsin Madison is housed within the School of Human Ecology. 

The Human Ecology - Civil Society and Community Research degree at University of Wisconsin Madison focuses on theoretical foundations of grassroots institutions, nonprofit organizations, voluntary associations, and social networks that strive to benefit the common good.

The Nursing Practice - Adult, gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program at University of Wisconsin Madison is available for nurses with a baccalaureate degree in nursing (post-B.S. option) and nurses with a master’s degree in nursing practice (post-M.S. option).

A Doctor of Philosophy degree at University of Wisconsin Madison is offered with a major in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences. Candidates may enter with a Master's degree or for more qualified students, directly after earning a bachelor's degree.

The mission of the Mead Witter School of Music at University of Wisconsin Madison is to provide a rich, integrated program of undergraduate and graduate education that promotes the highest levels of professional, creative, and scholarly development while challenging students to achieve their greatest potential. 

The Department of Soil Science at the University of Wisconsin Madison is one of the oldest, largest, and most prominent soil science departments in the United States. 

Epidemiology at the University of Wisconsin Madison is the scientific discipline primarily concerned with identifying the distribution and causes of disease in populations.

The Freshwater and Marine Sciences (FMS) Graduate Program at University of Wisconsin Madison offers curricula leading to the master of science and doctor of philosophy degrees in freshwater and marine sciences.