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Atmospheric Environmental Science
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programme in Atmospheric Environmental Science from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology seeks to train students in original research in Atmospheric Environmental Science and to cultivate independent and innovative thinking that is essential for a successful research career in environmental science.
Communication Arts and Sciences
The Department of Communication Arts and Sciences at Pennsylvania State University is committed to the study, teaching, and practice of human communication for the betterment of Pennsylvania, the nation, and the world.
Human Development and Family Studies
The program prepares students for careers in academic life, primarily in psychology, sociology, or human development. It does not prepare students to be clinical psychologists, school psychologists, or family life counselors. The Human Development and Family Studies program is offered by Cornell University.
Statistics
Students interested in pursuing the Statistics Ph.D. at Kansas State University, are required to first pass a departmental Qualifying Exam. Subsequently, students pursuing the Ph.D. must pass the doctoral preliminary examination (see below) in order to be approved for degree candidacy by the Graduate School.

Accounting
The Accounting programme of Hanken School of Economics prepares you both for an academic career and analytical or managing positions on the international job market.
Agricultural and Resource Economics
The Agricultural and Resource Economics program from Colorado State University is a STEM-OPT certified program that prepares students in microeconomic theory, quantitative methods, and coursework in the fields of agricultural and environmental and natural resource economics.
Cancer Sciences
The Institute of Cancer Sciences (ICS) at University of Glasgow is a broad-based, research intensive institution with a global reach. We span fundamental cancer biology, translational and clinical cancer research with a major focus on cancer genomics and disease-specific research. The Cancer Sciences programme is offered at University of Glasgow.
Counselor Education and Supervision
Our PhD program in Counselor Education and Supervision (CES) at The University of Iowa will provide you with the knowledge and skills related to general counseling (including mental health and school counseling), teaching, consulting, supervising counselors, and conducting research.
Finance
Our doctoral Finance training at University of Oxford will immerse you in all aspects of academic life. You will be both a student and a junior research colleague.
Medicine
The Medicine MD program at University of Illinois at Chicago is conducted at three geographic campuses across Illinois: Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford.
Physiotherapy by Professional Practice
Do you want to advance or change your career, deepen your expertise in a topic, or expand your research and practical skills? Then the Physiotherapy by Professional Practice programme at Manchester Metropolitan University is for you!
Education
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Education from University of Melbourne signifies that the holder has undertaken a substantial piece of original research, which has been conducted and reported by the holder under proper academic supervision and in a research environment for a prescribed period.
City and Regional Planning
Doctoral study in City and Regional Planning at Georgia Institute of Technology combines research and theory in an applied professional field. We link theory to practice, allowing students to explore the most important issues facing rapidly changing urban areas today.
Entrepreneurship
The PhD in Entrepreneurship leverages Baylor University’s reputation as a leader in the field to train the next generation of entrepreneurship scholars.
Biology
You can pursue a PhD in Biology at the Carleton University or also specialize in chemical or environmental toxicology.
Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics students at North Carolina State University develop skills to manage and analyze these large and complex “omics” data sets.
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Students in the Electrical and Computer Engineering programme from Instituto Superior Técnico are introduced to an intensive research of the fundamentals of electrical or computer engineering. Students will create and disseminate knowledge of electrical and computer systems during the course of obtaining the Doctoral degree.
Biomedical Engineering
The PhD program in Biomedical Engineering at the Columbia University is a hands-on learning experience that integrates world-class research and advanced coursework at the cutting edge of biomedical engineering.

Museum, Gallery and Heritage Studies
Through this Museum, Gallery and Heritage Studies PhD programme from Newcastle University you'll join a thriving, high-profile interdisciplinary research community of postgraduate research students and experienced academic researchers who are key figures in their fields.
Religious Studies
The Department of Religious Studies' doctoral program at The University of Iowa prepares students to become specialists in the study and teaching of religion and in the dissemination of new knowledge in religious studies and related fields.