Doctoral Degree Programs in Vermont

An interdisciplinary program leading to the Ph.D. degree in Animal Biosciences is offered under the direction of a committee composed of program graduate fac…

Students pursue coursework and conduct their dissertation research with Biology Graduate Program faculty in one or several biological sub-disciplines.

The program in Biomedical Engineering offers an interdisciplinary research focused path towards the Doctor of Philosophy degree. Graduate students obtain the…

A Ph.D. degree in chemistry prepares students for careers in chemical sciences and related disciplines including biomedical sciences, biotechnology, catalysi…

A graduate program in Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) that leads to the Doctor of Philosophy degree is offered. The curricular and research program…

The Ph.D. in Clinical and Translational Science (CTS) is designed for individuals who wish to become independent investigators.

The Ph.D. in Complex Systems and Data Science provides a pan- disciplinary academic training for graduate students working on complex systems problems across…

The interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in computer science offers study in both traditional and cross-disciplinary areas in computing. Please see the department…

The Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision prepares counseling professionals to enhance their careers in leadership, advocacy, research and scholarship…

The Ed.D. (Doctorate in Education) is an applied research program for professionals serving in educational leadership positions in schools, colleges, policy …

The Ph.D. program in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies is a multidisciplinary program that seeks to examine complex educational and social problems t…

The Electrical Engineering (EE) Ph.D. program at the University of Vermont is at the forefront of research in the areas of digital signal processing, control…

The Ph.D. in Food Systems combines a comprehensive investigation of food systems and a commitment to developing methods for solving the current problems of t…

Interprofessional Health Sciences is translational in nature focusing on understanding the spectrum of human functioning from the basic physiological functio…

The Materials Science Ph.D. leads to a degree in approximately 5 years. Students must engage in research and defend a dissertation. Successful completion of …

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers programs towards the Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematical Sciences in 3 areas of concentration: applied m…

The Mechanical Engineering Graduate Program offers a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in mechanical engineering. Each student must meet the general requir…

The Ph.D. program provides the opportunity for focused, in-depth research in any of the specialties of the school, while fostering an interdisciplinary appre…

The Neuroscience Graduate Program is a university-wide, multidisciplinary, Ph.D. granting program that has more than 50 faculty mentors across 13 departments…

The Department of Nursing offers a graduate program leading to a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. The program prepares nurses to assume leadership ro…

The entry-level Occupational Therapy Doctorate Degree is designed to prepare students to become Occupational Therapy practitioners. Graduates will learn how …

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) program at the University of Vermont (UVM) consists of 102 graduate credits offered in a 2.5-year full-time program f…

The Department of Physics offers research opportunities in theoretical and experimental condensed matter physics, astronomy and astrophysics, and soft conden…

The mission of the Department of Agriculture, Landscape, and Environment (formerly Plant and Soil Science) is to expand, integrate, and extend the knowledge …

Ph.D. students in the Department of Plant Biology have the opportunity to join research programs covering a diverse set of disciplines including physiology, …

The Ph.D. program in Experimental Psychology admits students in 4 broad areas of concentration ("clusters"): Biobehavioral Psychology; Developmental Psycholo…

The Ph.D. in Social-Emotional and Behavioral Health and Inclusive Education (Ph.D. in SHIE) engages scholars in the examination of critical interdisciplinary…

The Sustainable Development Policy, Economics, and Governance (SDPEG) Ph.D. program offers a transdisciplinary doctoral education in the policies, practices …

The Ph.D. in Transdisciplinary Leadership & Creativity for Sustainability (TLCS) program will prepare students to sustain rigorous, collaborative, and origin…