Doctoral Degree Programs in Pennsylvania

The Accounting PhD program trains students to do rigorous research in accounting, a specialized area of financial economics. The program is highly analytical…

The past twenty years have witnessed two dominant but opposing approaches to the study of the interconnections between Africa and the African Diaspora. Both …

The Graduate Group in Ancient History is an interdisciplinary, cross- departmental program that encompasses the study of the ancient history of the Near East…

Electives chosen in consultation with advisor and in accordance with research interests. Additional Requirements Teaching Requirement 4 semesters of teaching…

Combining the faculties of the departments of Real Estate and Business Economics & Public Policy, Wharton’s Applied Economics program leverages the breadth a…

Advanced mathematics is continually finding new applications in natural science, biology, engineering, medicine, and social sciences, and these fields are pr…

The Graduate Group in the Art and Archaeology of the Mediterranean World trains students for careers in the art and archaeology of Classical and Near Eastern…

Doctor of Audiology (AuD) is a four-year entry-level clinical program placing major emphasis on clinical training and the practical application of research, …

The Graduate Group in Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Chemical Biology (BBCB) is devoted to the education and training of doctoral students in quantitative, me…

The first doctorate degree in bioengineering in the nation was awarded at Penn in 1953, and since that time, Penn Bioengineering has been an integral academi…

Genomics and computational biology are now at the center of biomedical research. These disciplines take a holistic approach to ask about the origins, functio…

Cell and Molecular Biology The Cell and Molecular Biology Graduate Group (CAMB) (https:// www.med.upenn.edu/camb/) is an interdisciplinary graduate program, …

The Graduate Program is designed for students who wish to earn a Ph.D. in Chemistry while undertaking cutting edge research. The program provides students wi…

The Department offers a full-time Ph.D. program. Comprehensive in the range of specializations, the program is intellectually dynamic and rigorous. Our Ph.D.…

Annenberg is interdisciplinary by design. Members of the faculty and students come from a wide range of backgrounds, including Communication, Psychology, Pol…

The Ph.D. Program in Comparative Literature covers the study of narrative, poetry, representation and cultural history. The Program enables students to engag…

The Doctoral Program (Ph.D.) in Computer and Information Science (CIS) welcomes candidates with strong training in any of the disciplines related to modern i…

Penn's highly interdisciplinary Ph.D. in criminology combines the traditional concerns of criminologists with concepts, theories, and empirical research from…

Penn Demography trains independent researchers who are prepared to fill leading roles in social demography and population analysis at a variety of organizati…

Introduction PDM Vision To transform global oral health and well-being through exceptional clinical care, innovation, education, and research. Mission 1. Fos…

The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2025 and later. Students should consult with their a…

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine has a storied history as a premier osteopathic medical school spanning more than a century. Our institution has …

The highly respected research environment at the School of Dental valuable opportunity for students applying to the School’s graduate dental education progra…

Earth and Environmental Science, PhD The mission of the Graduate Group of the Department Earth and Environmental Science is to produce independent, well-roun…

The cross-disciplinary Ph.D. program in East Asian Languages and Civilizations is designed to train graduate students who can teach and conduct independent r…

Urban Education Minor A collaboration between Penn GSE’s Urban Teacher Apprenticeship Program (UTAP), Urban Studies, and the Netter Center for Community Serv…

The Educational Linguistics Ed.D prepares students with the theoretical foundations and technical expertise necessary to pursue positions as leaders of world…

The Educational Linguistics Ph.D. enables students to pursue research on language learning, teaching language, and the role of language in teaching and learn…

Oral Proposal: All doctoral candidates must present their dissertation proposals orally and in person to the dissertation committee. Final Defense of the Dis…

Students in the Education Policy Ph.D. program pursue an individualized program of study that reflects their specific interests in education policy at the lo…

The ESE PhD program is designed to provide sufficient structure to help you build a strong foundation and to have sufficient flexibility to accommodate the d…

The Department offers full-time M.A. and Ph.D. programs. Comprehensive in their range of specializations, these programs are intellectually dynamic and rigor…

The Ethics & Legal Studies Doctoral Program at Wharton focuses on the study of ethics and law in business. It is designed to prepare graduates for careers in…

Our online post-master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice in Executive Leadership (DNP-EL) program develops nurses for various senior leadership roles aimed at tra…

Ethics & Legal Studies and Philosophy, PhD The joint PhD in Ethics & Legal Studies (ETLS) and Philosophy (PHIL) at Wharton and in SAS focuses on the study of…

Francophone, Italian and Germanic Studies, PhD: French and Francophone Studies Francophone Studies (FIGS) offers a five-year Ph.D. program. All students admi…

The Graduate Group in Greek and Latin Languages and Literatures trains students in the languages, literatures, cultures, and history of ancient Greece, Rome,…

The program combines intensive training in health care management and economics coupled with advanced training in a traditional business discipline. Our prog…

Peerless in our focus on the unique strengths and challenges of senior- level leaders in higher education, the Executive Doctorate reaches far beyond a stand…

The Ph.D. in Higher Education (HE) is a highly individualized program that prepares students for an academic career in the field of higher education. Through…