67 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Doctor of Philosophy program in Computer Science and Software Engineering at Auburn University are designed to provide students with multidisciplinary, collaborative research opportunities for scholarship and discovery.

The Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences graduate program at Auburn University  prepares students for productive careers in academia and the private and public sectors in aquaculture, aquatic resource management and ecology, and fisheries biology and management. 

Graduate training in this department at Auburn University enables outstanding students to achieve a high level of scholarly attainment in the Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences. 

All graduate faculty of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University participate in a college-wide graduate program leading to the master of science and the doctor of philosophy degrees in Biomedical Sciences (BMS or VBMS for curriculum descriptions). 

Graduate study in Horticulture at Auburn University emphasizes the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. 

Our Ph.D. Music Education program at Auburn University prepares you to work as a university faculty member, serve as a curriculum expert, and be a leader in music education. 

At the Auburn University, we offer our graduate students a phd program degree in Educational Psychology.

This Rehabilitation and Special Education program at Auburn University is currently only admitting and preparing students in special education

The Health Outcomes Research and Policy option is designed for students interested in studying healthcare delivery, medication use and outcomes. This Pharmaceutical Sciences - Health Outcomes Research and Policy Option option at Auburn University is affiliated with the Department of Health Outcomes Research and Policy.

The PhD in Building Construction at Auburn University is a research-based degree focused on the generation of new knowledge through innovative exploration of theory, development of creative perspectives, and applications of new technologies. 

Our PhD in Business, Management at Auburn University prepares you for a successful career in academia. You’ll gain the depth of knowledge and skills required to conduct quality research.

Electrical and Computer Engineering offers graduate programs of instruction and research leading to the Doctor of Philosophy from Auburn University. 

Graduate study in Aerospace Engineering at Auburn University  features a meaningful research project in areas such as aerodynamics, computational fluid dynamics, control theory, flight dynamics, orbital mechanics, propulsion, structures or structural dynamics under the guidance and supervision of a senior faculty member.

The PhD in Nursing at Auburn University is designed for nurses who are driven to discover, challenge, and lead in healthcare science, policy, intervention, and technology. 

Our Ph.D. Social Science or History Education program at Auburn University prepares graduates for faculty positions in post-secondary education and for leadership positions in secondary education.

The department at Auburn University offers the master of science (thesis and non-thesis), a master of engineering management with four options, a joint program leading to both MS and MBA degrees, and the doctor of philosophy in Industrial and Systems Engineering. 

Graduate study in Animal Sciences at the Auburn University is directed toward the master’s and doctoral degrees. The Master of Agriculture (MAg) is offered as a non-thesis degree and prepares students for careers in secondary education, Cooperative Extension and agribusiness. 

The Department of Physics at Auburn University offers the doctor of philosophy degree to students who have achieved a mastery of the fundamental laws of nature and demonstrated the ability to complete a research project that results in new knowledge in physics. 

The Pharmaceutical Sciences - Medicinal Chemistry at Auburn University options are designed for students interested in the drug discovery or development processes and are affiliated with the Department of Drug Discovery and Development. 

At the Auburn University, we offer our graduate students a phd program degree in Career and Technical Education.