31 PhD programmes offered by the university

Students in our PhD program in Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of Denver are advised and supported to develop the ability to contribute to the advancement of science, engineering and technology through independent research. 

Our program in Affective, Social and Cognitive Psychology at University of Denver prepares you for a career conducting research into how people feel, think, and behave in response to others. 

The Religion program at University of Denver offers students a rich and rigorous yet flexible and interdisciplinary environment for academic conversation and study. 

The Law program from University of Denver provides experiences that prepare you for today's—and tomorrow's—legal market. 

The University of Denver's PhD in Biological Sciences - Cell and Molecular Biology offers students the opportunity for graduate training. 

The doctoral program in Developmental Psychology at University of Denver focuses on human developmental processes—including biological, cultural, social and psychophysiological factors. 

The Molecular and Cellular Biophysics Ph.D. program at the University of Denver offers both a core foundation in biophysical theory and practice. Students with quantitative undergraduate backgrounds  who desire to apply these skills to various biological problems, particularly those of biomedical importance, will be prepared to conduct research at this exciting interface. 

The University of Denver's PhD in Biological Sciences - Biology, Ecology and Evolution offers students the opportunity for graduate training. 

Our Ph.D. Counseling Psychology program at University of Denver is intended for those preparing to become counseling psychologists.

Develop advanced research skills, generate theories and gain expertise in a specific field of educational leadership (e.g., post-secondary education, curriculum design or educational assessment). Our Ph.D. Educational Leadership and Policy Studies program at University of Denver will prepare you for careers in executive leadership, higher education, research organizations and policy centers.

Students in the PhD in Mechanical Engineering program at University of Denver hone in on aspects of the design, construction and use of technology in a specific field or application selected in conjunction with an advisor. 

A doctoral Business degree at University of Denver can help you join the academic world, either full or part time. But it can also make you a game-changing performer in your current field.

The School Psychology program at University of Denver promotes an ecological model embedded in a social justice orientation and emphasizes skill development using evidence-based practice, current learning theory and field-specific research.

Our PhD in English and Literary Arts - Literary Studies at University of Denver exposes you to a wide range of literature and literary theory as you prepare to teach and research at the university level. 

Our PhD Mechatronic Systems Engineering program at University of Denver provides students with rigorous training with an eye toward research and development. Students will delve into the theory and creation of sensors, transducers and a wealth of other concepts.

Our PhD in Engineering at University of Denver helps students develop the ability to contribute to modern scientific discourse through independent research. 

Our PhD program in Computer Science at University of Denver prepares students to lead within computer science and related fields at the highest technical and academic levels. 

The Graduate School of Social Work at University of Denver is home to one of the nation’s oldest social work PhD programs, but nothing about it is old-fashioned.

Our graduate Mathematics students at University of Denver are highly sought after, not only for their knowledge of mathematics, but also for their ability to solve problems, to think abstractly, to see the big picture and to articulate their ideas with clarity and precision.

The mission of the PsyD Clinical Psychology program at University of Denver is to train doctoral-level practitioner/scholars who have foundational interpersonal and scientific skills, a functional mastery of psychological assessment and intervention, and can apply this knowledge and skill in a range of settings.