70 PhD programmes offered by the university

The PhD in Chemical Engineering at University of Illinois at Chicago develops students into researchers in their own right. 

The mission of the Jane Addams College of Social Work from University of Illinois at Chicago is to educate professional social workers, develop knowledge, and provide leadership in the development and implementation of policies and services on behalf of the poor, the oppressed, racial and ethnic minorities, and other at-risk urban populations.

The College of Dentistry at University of Illinois at Chicago also offers a program of study leading to the Doctor of Philosophy in Oral Sciences to train the next generation’s cadre of oral health scientists.

The Department of Biological Sciences at University of Illinois at Chicago offers work leading to the Doctor of Philosophy and the Master of Science degrees in Biological Sciences. 

The joint Veterinary - Public Health degree program allows Illinois veterinary students to complete, within five years, the requirements for both the professional veterinary medicine degree and the master in public health degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health.

The College of Medicine at University of Illinois at Chicago sponsors an Medicine - Business Administration program that is offered in partnership with UIC’s Master of Business Administration program. 

The Graduate College at University of Illinois at Chicago offers an interdisciplinary program of academic work leading to the Doctor of Philosophy in Learning Sciences. 

The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of Illinois at Chicago offers work leading to degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences. 

The Department of English at University of Illinois at Chicago offers work leading to degrees in English at both the master’s and doctoral levels. Students in the MA and PhD pursue one of three areas of emphasis: English Studies, Creative Writing (also known as the Program for Writers), and English Education. 

At the University of Illinois at Chicago, we offer our graduate students a phd degree in Biomedical Engineering. 

The Department of Criminology, Law, and Justice (CLJ) at University of Illinois at Chicago is an interdisciplinary department with Master's, PhD, and undergraduate programs at Chicago’s only urban, public research university. 

The Graduate Program in Neuroscience at University of Illinois at Chicago is primarily geared toward the pursuance of a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Neuroscience. 

The Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies at University of Illinois at Chicago offers work leading to degrees in Hispanic Studies at both the master’s and doctoral levels.

The Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition at the University of Illinois at Chicago offers programs leading to degrees at both the master’s and doctoral levels.

University of Illinois at Chicago’s PhD in Biomedical and Health Informatics (BHI) prepares future academicians and healthcare industry leaders. Students will join those who are advancing new ideas to enable complex decision-making and promote health information technology. 

At the University of Illinois at Chicago, we offer our graduate students a phd degree in Curriculum and Instruction. 

The Department of Psychology at University of Illinois at Chicago offers work leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Psychology, with the Master of Arts degree earned as part of this program. 

The University of Illinois at Chicago DrPH Public Health program is tailored to mid-career public health professionals who want to expand their knowledge and practice of public health and strengthen their leadership capabilities to address these complex challenges.

The Medicine MD program at University of Illinois at Chicago is conducted at three geographic campuses across Illinois: Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford. 

The Department of Polish, Russian, and Lithuanian Studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago offers PhD degrees in Polish, Russian, and Central and Eastern European Studies.