Doctoral Research Programs in Washington

Offered by the School of Economic Sciences, this doctoral program provides a foundation in economic theory and methods with applications in agricultural, foo…

An interdisciplinary doctoral program in American Studies and Culture administered through the School of Languages, Cultures, and Race, with participation fr…

The Department of Animal Sciences offers courses of study leading to the Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Sciences. Doctoral students conduct research in areas…

The Department of Anthropology offers a doctoral program built on advanced coursework and original dissertation research. It complements the department's BA …

Offered by the Department of Biological Systems Engineering, this doctoral degree applies engineering principles to biological, agricultural, food, and envir…

The School of Biological Sciences awards the Doctor of Philosophy in Biology. Graduates find careers as faculty in colleges and universities, conservation bi…

An interdisciplinary doctoral program spanning specializations including Clinical and Translational Science, Combined Anatomic and Pathological Residency, Co…

The Carson College of Business doctoral program prepares students for research and teaching careers, with specializations in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality…

The Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering offers a Doctor of Philosophy with a focus in chemical engineering. Doctoral study combines adv…

The Department of Chemistry offers graduate study leading to the Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, with research emphases including analytical, inorganic, o…

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers the Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering. Doctoral students pursue advanced study and resea…

The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication offers a residential doctoral program in Communication alongside its Master of Arts in Communication. Doctoral …

The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science offers a Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science. Research areas span big data and data science, a…

The PhD in Computer Science and Systems is designed to develop scholars, educators, and interdisciplinary researchers who focus on computing principles for b…

The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology offers doctoral study leading to the PhD, complementing its BA and master's programs. Doctoral students un…

Offered by the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, this doctoral program supports advanced research in crop production, breeding, genetics, and agronomy. I…

One of two doctoral programs in the School of Economic Sciences, the PhD in Economics provides an excellent foundation in the theory and methods of economics…

The Doctor of Philosophy in Education is offered by the College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences with specializations in Cultural Studies and Social T…

The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science offers the Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Research spans antenna desi…

An interdisciplinary doctoral program in the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture, with emphases available in areas such as bioengineering. Partic…

The Department of English offers courses of study leading to the Doctor of Philosophy in English. The department also participates in the interdepartmental p…

The Department of Entomology offers graduate programs leading to doctoral and Master of Science degrees. Doctoral students conduct original research on insec…

Offered by the School of the Environment, this PhD allows students to specialize in biological, geochemical, physical, or social science aspects of Earth, en…

The School of Food Science offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Food Science. Doctoral research addresses fo…

Offered by the School of the Environment, the PhD in Geology supports advanced coursework and research in Earth science. Students may specialize in a variety…

The Department of History offers courses of study leading to the Doctor of Philosophy. In cooperation with other units, the department also participates in t…

The Department of Horticulture offers programs of study leading to the Doctor of Philosophy in Horticulture. Doctoral research covers areas such as tree frui…

Graduate study leading to the Individual Interdisciplinary Doctor of Philosophy is offered as an interdepartmental curriculum by graduate faculty from across…

As Saint Martin's first doctoral program, Leadership Studies provides a way to bring our Benedictine Liberal Arts approach to doctoral education. Our intent …

The interdisciplinary Materials Science and Engineering Program accepts qualified bachelor's and master's graduates in the sciences and engineering who wish …

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers a PhD in Mathematics with three options, including an Applied Mathematics option and an Education Emphasi…

The School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering offers courses of study leading to the Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering. The school also par…

The School of Molecular Biosciences offers programs leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Biosciences. Doctoral research spa…

Graduate study leading to the Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Plant Sciences is offered as an interdepartmental curriculum by graduate faculty from Crop an…

The interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program sponsors Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Upon graduation, students with …

The PhD in Nursing prepares nurse scientists through doctoral coursework, a preliminary examination, and independent dissertation research. Students may appl…

The Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology offers the Doctor of Philosophy in NEP alongside its MS programs. The interdisciplinary program combines …

The Center for Leadership Studies (CFLS) houses Northwest's interdisciplinary Ph.D. and Ed.D. programs in Organizational Leadership. These degrees prepare st…

Offered by the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, this doctoral program provides training in cancer biology, drug discovery, and translational …

The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers courses of study leading to the Doctor of Philosophy in Physics. Doctoral students complete advanced coursewor…

The School of Biological Sciences awards Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Plant Biology. Doctoral graduates pursue careers in academia, …

The Department of Plant Pathology offers the Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Pathology. Graduates are placed in positions such as research faculty, state and f…

The School of Politics, Philosophy, and Public Affairs offers courses of study leading to the Doctor of Philosophy in political science. Doctoral students un…

An interdisciplinary doctoral program administered by the Department of Human Development, offered at the Pullman, Spokane, and Vancouver campuses. Coursewor…

The Department of Psychology offers courses of study leading to the Doctor of Philosophy, directed toward either a specialization in clinical or experimental…

The Department of Sociology offers courses of study leading to the Doctor of Philosophy. Doctoral study combines advanced coursework with original sociologic…

Offered by the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, the PhD in Soil Science supports advanced research in soil chemistry, physics, biology, and management. …

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers the Doctor of Philosophy in Statistical Science, one of four doctoral choices in the department. Doctoral…