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70 PhD programmes offered by the university
Nursing
The College of Nursing offers a doctoral program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree with a major in nursing. The doctoral program prepares nursing scholars capable of integrating research, theory, and practice into their roles as researchers, educators, and/or administrators. The Nursing program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Veterinary Medicine and Public Health
Students must be currently enrolled in the professional DVM degree program at the University of Tennessee (DVM students) to enter the dual DVM-MPH program. The Veterinary Medicine and Public Health program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Natural Resources
The doctoral program with a major in natural resources emphasizes interdisciplinary research approaches toward the understanding and management of natural resources in a broad context. The Natural Resources program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Engineering Science
The Engineering Science programme from University of Tennessee Knoxville is intended only for students whose research is best supported by a collection of courses that is interdisciplinary and so would not meet course requirements for any other major.
Nursing
The College of Nursing offers the Doctor of Nursing Practice program (DNP), designed for BSN or MSN graduates or those with a BSN and a Master’s degree in a business or health related field, who are interested in earning a clinical doctorate in nursing. The Nursing program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Organizations
The Ph.D. in strategy, entrepreneurship and organizations at Haslam focuses on analysis of entrepreneurial and established companies at the overall, CEO, founder and top-management levels. The Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Organizations program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Anthropology
Anthropology (literally the study of humans) is an extremely broad and diverse field concerned with every aspect of the human condition: past, present and future. The Anthropology program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Computer Engineering
The Computer Engineering PhD from University of Tennessee Knoxville is offered with a major in computer engineering. Exceptional students holding the bachelor’s degree may be admitted to the doctoral program without first obtaining a master’s degree.
Plant, Soil, and Environmental Sciences
The Doctor of Philosophy with a major in plant, soil and environmental sciences and concentrations in crop sciences, horticulture, plant breeding, plant molecular genetics, and weed science is offered under a multi-departmental doctoral program. The Plant, Soil, and Environmental Sciences program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Psychology
A student with a BA or BS may apply to the Department of Psychology for admission to the doctoral program with a concentration in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or experimental psychology. The Psychology program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology
A Doctor of Philosophy degree with a major in Entomology, Plant Pathology, and Nematology is offered in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology (EPP). The Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Aerospace Engineering
All students must complete a minimum of 72 semester hours beyond the bachelor’s degree. These shall include a minimum of 24 hours in Doctoral Research and Dissertation. The Aerospace Engineering program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Comparative and Experimental Medicine
The Comparative and Experimental Medicine program at University of Tennessee Knoxville offers the PhD with a concurrent MS degree option for doctoral students who plan to complete the master’s degree while maintaining enrollment in the doctoral program.
Economics
The Haslam College of Business’ Ph.D. in economics combines rigorous work in economic theory and econometrics with the detailed study of real-world problems and institutions. The Economics program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Kinesiology and Sport Studies
The PhD degree with a major in Kinesiology and Sport Studies is a research-intensive degree focused on preparing individuals in the areas of kinesiology and sport studies. The Kinesiology and Sport Studies program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Genome Science and Technology
Decode the complexity of genomes to advance the understanding of life, from microorganisms to complex biological systems with this Genome Science and Technology PhD from University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Social Work
The focus of social work education at the doctoral level is to foster the development of an attitude of scientific inquiry, knowledge of the scientific method, ability to extend the knowledge base of social work practice, and effective participation in leadership roles in social work education, research, and practice. The Social Work program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Chemical Engineering
This Chemical Engineering program at University of Tennessee Knoxville provides in-depth education in chemical engineering fundamentals and develops the ability to conceive, conduct, direct, and communicate original research related to a specialized subdiscipline of chemical and biomolecular engineering.
Materials Science and Engineering
After one year in residence and with the approval of the faculty, a student may proceed directly to the doctoral program without completion of a master’s degree. The Materials Science and Engineering program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Business Analytics
A Ph.D. in Business Analytics from University of Tennessee Knoxville provides the intellectual and professional capabilities needed to pursue research and teaching careers at major universities.