Doctoral Research Programs in Ohio

Students wishing to pursue an Aerospace Engineering PhD must successfully pass the doctoral qualifying examination. Qualifying exams (QE) are offered in the …

The PhD program in the Department of Anthropology focuses on medical anthropology and global health.

Dual degree program allowing students to earn both credentials in less time than pursuing each separately; students must apply to and be admitted by both pro…

Dual degree program allowing students to earn both credentials in less time than pursuing each separately; students must apply to and be admitted by both pro…

A student must satisfy all of the general requirements of the School of Graduate Studies as well as the more specific requirements of the department to earn …

Our highly selective doctoral program in art history, founded in 1967 and offered in collaboration with the Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA), provides unique tr…

The PhD degree in astronomy is granted to students who have shown extensive knowledge of advanced astronomy and the ability to do original research. The stud…

The PhD in Biochemistry program prepares students for biomedical careers in academia and industries such as health care, pharmaceutic als and biotechnology. …

The goal of the Bioethics PhD program is to train scholars in the conceptualization, design, and conduct of interdisciplinary research on issues in bioethics…

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is awarded in recognition of in-depth knowledge in a major field and comprehensive understanding of related subjects, toge…

Doctoral students in Biology participate in departmental teaching as part of their professional development and are required to complete at least 30 semester…

The PhD BHI program enables informaticians from a variety of backgrounds, including practicing clinicians, computer scientists, biostatisticians and data sci…

The objective of the PhD program in biomedical engineering is to educate biomedical engineers for careers in industry, academia, health care, and government …

The Doctor of Philosophy in Botany requires students to meet minimum requirements for the master's degree or equivalent and complete at least 60 hours of gra…

Students entering through the Biomedical Sciences Training Program begin research rotations during the summer and participate in the Core Curriculum in Cell …

The CMSB doctoral program requires a minimum of 60 additional credit hours beyond the master's level, with coursework appropriate to the student's area of in…

A PhD in Chemical Engineering will allow students to contribute more deeply to the impact of engineering on society. Students will push the frontiers of scie…

The Department of Chemistry is noted for research programs in (1) chemical biology and (2) energy and materials. Projects range from synthetic studies of imp…

The Ph.D. in Chemistry requires a minimum of 60 semester hours beyond the master's degree or its equivalent. Students must complete at least 20 credit hours …

The Civil Engineering PhD degree program spans Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Engineering Mechanics to prep…

The mission of the PhD in Clinical Translational Science program is to prepare its students to become independent investigators in clinical and translational…

The Doctor of Philosophy is awarded in recognition of mastery,at an advanced level, of a body of knowledge in the disciplines of communication sciences and s…

Requirements for admission include a strong record of scholarship in a completed bachelor's degree program in a field of engineering, mathematical or physica…

Requirements for admission include a strong record of scholarship in a completed bachelor's degree program in computer science and related areas, and fluency…

The PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision is designed for counselors who wish to enhance their professional competencies in research and evaluation, sup…

The Doctor of Philosophy in Couple and Family Therapy is designed to be completed in a minimum of three years of full-time enrollment and is offered through …

Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology is a multi-disciplinary doctoral program that includes the study of organisms and their interactions with the e…

The guiding mission of the Ph.D. program in Educational Leadership is to prepare education scholars attuned to culture-based leadership who are critically aw…

Requirements for admission include a strong record of scholarship in a completed bachelor's degree program in a field of engineering, mathematical or physica…

The Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering prepares graduates to be innovative thinkers capable of performing cutting-edge research, synthesizing and creating n…

The department offers a doctoral program devoted to literatures in English, with opportunities to pursue creative writing or writing history and theory. Admi…

The doctoral program in English offers concentrations in literature and in composition and rhetoric. Requirements for both concentrations include a comprehen…

The Environmental Studies doctorate integrates a wide range of concepts and ideas and embraces multiple methodological approaches to understanding and solvin…

Program in Epidemiology and Biostatistics – Mission Statement The Doctoral Program in Epidemiology and Biostatistics within the Department of Population and …

The PhD program in Genetics is offered by the Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences. Admission is obtained through the integrated Biomedical Sciences Tr…

The PhD in Geological Sciences program is flexible so as to meet the needs of the individual student. General areas of study include benthic ecology, biostra…

The doctoral program in Geology requires completion of 60 semester hours beyond the M.S. degree or its equivalent, of which at least 15 semester hours are ea…

The Tiffin University Global Leadership and Change Ph.D. degree is designed with a curriculum to appreciate the challenges and tremendous opportunities withi…

Applicants for graduate degrees in history must submit transcripts from all previous undergraduate, graduate, and professional study; scores on the GRE or a …

The Doctor of Juridical Science offers advanced academic study of law for students who hold a JD or an equivalent professional law degree from a country outs…

The PhD in Leadership and Change is a low-residency, cohort-based program designed for working professionals who will understand and lead organizational chan…

Courses leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in macromolecular science are offered within the Case School of Engineering. They are designed to in…

A PhD in Management offers students the opportunity to develop theory- driven scholarship that is grounded in practice and explores various dimensions of val…

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering offers programs leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. The Doctor of Philosophy is one of the hig…

A student must satisfy all of the general requirements of the School of Graduate Studies as well as the more specific requirements of the department to earn …

Students wishing to pursue a Mechanical Engineering PhD must successfully pass the doctoral qualifying examination. Qualifying exams (QE) are offered in the …

A combined MD/PhD program in biomedical sciences, the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) is available for students desiring research careers in medici…

The Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology requires a minimum of 60 semester hours in graduate credits beyond the M.S. degree or its equivalent. Students must …

Students entering through the Biomedical Sciences Training Program begin the first of three research rotations during the summer and participate in the Core …

into the Molecular Medicine PhD program is obtained through application directly to the program. Graduate students complete didactic coursework, independent …