23 PhD programmes offered by the university

The PhD Graduate Program in Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine (CBRM) at Thomas Jefferson University provides students with the background, training, and experience necessary to launch a career as an independent scientific investigator that significantly contributes to the advancement of human health.

The College of Health Professions' Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) Program at Thomas Jefferson University is the doctorate program for professionals seeking advancement in healthcare practice, education and policy.

The Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD) at Thomas Jefferson University is an entry-level professional doctorate designed to prepare students to enter the field of occupational therapy at the doctoral level.

The PhD Program in Genetics, Genomics and Cancer Biology at Thomas Jefferson University provides aspiring students with the background, training and experience necessary to launch careers as independent scientific investigators and scholars in the field of molecular genetics of disease, genomics and cancer biology.

The professional Doctor of Midwifery from the Midwifery & Women’s Health Programs at Thomas Jefferson University is designed to develop leadership skills for mid-career midwives. 

The PhD Graduate Program in Neuroscience (GPN) at Thomas Jefferson University provides high-level, scholarly, scientific training to qualified individuals interested in pursuing diverse careers to research, foster, disseminate and facilitate an in-depth understanding of the nervous system under normal and pathological conditions. 

The PhD in Nursing program at Thomas Jefferson University provides a novel approach preparing nurse scientists at the highest level of education to generate new scientific knowledge, address healthcare problems, and educate the next generation of nurses.

The curriculum in this Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at Thomas Jefferson University is built on a strong basic science foundation with emphasis on evidence-based physical therapy practice, and integrated part-time experiential learning activities and 36 weeks of full-time clinical education.

For students who have completed their BSN, Thomas Jefferson University offers a track that leads to a Doctor of Nursing Practice - Post Baccalaureate Entry.

The architectural discipline is in constant flux, requiring the ongoing development of new modes of design research. The PhD in Architecture and Design Research at Thomas Jefferson University is focused on anticipating and shaping the future of practice.

Throughout the curriculum, faculty at the Thomas Jefferson University College of Pharmacy incorporate active learning, simulated patient-care experiences and other strategies to facilitate the continued development and application of critical thinking and clinical skills.

The PhD in Population Health Science at Thomas Jefferson University prepares leaders to analyze the determinants of health and to develop, implement, and evaluate health interventions, and health policies and systems that improve the health and quality of life of populations. 

The PhD Program in Biochemistry, Structural and Molecular Biology (BSMB) at Thomas Jefferson University trains students in foundational disciplines essential for modern biomedical research. 

The MD Medicine program at Thomas Jefferson University follows a patient-centered, three-phase structure. Science instruction and clinical exposure are fully integrated throughout a student’s time at Sidney Kimmel Medical College.

For students who have completed their BSN, Thomas Jefferson University offers a track that leads to a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification .

The PhD Program in Molecular Physiology and Translational Medicine (MPTM) at Thomas Jefferson University employs a multidisciplinary approach to train students in the rigors of experimental biomedical sciences and to prepare them for independent research careers, with major foci in blood, cardiovascular and pulmonary physiology.

The goal of the Textile Engineering and Sciences Doctor of Philosophy program at Thomas Jefferson University is to educate textile engineers who combine theory, practice, scholarly research and application of knowledge in their chosen professions.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice - Clinical Practice (Post-Master's Entry) program at Thomas Jefferson University is a traditional track for graduates of the MSN program

Thomas Jefferson University Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia program prepares nurses to provide anesthesia care during surgical and obstetrical procedures, and to provide pain relief in hospitals of all sizes.

Students in the MD/PhD Medicine Program take courses at both Sidney Kimmel Medical College (SKMC) and College of Life Sciences (JCLS) at Thomas Jefferson University.