PhD (Philosophy Doctorate) Programs in The University of Alabama

The PhD Program in Accounting is a research-intensive program that provides excellent preparation for a career in academics. The four-year program is designed to provide the tools needed for long-term success as an accou...

Doctor of Philosophy in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics The Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics offers a Doctor of Philosophy degree on campus and through an alternative residency (distance learning). I...

The PhD curriculum builds on the strengths of the master's degree program by concentrating on two emphases: the archaeology of complex societies, pertaining to the emergence and spread of early civilizations in the Ameri...

The Applied Mathematics PhD program is a joint program with The University of Alabama in Birmingham and The University of Alabama in Huntsville.

The PhD program in Applied Statistics is a research intensive program designed for students who demand the depth in understanding of statistical methods to solve applied problems with innovation. The techniques and skill...

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biological Sciences is a research-intensive degree designed to prepare students for advanced careers in the life sciences in the biological sciences. Students are required to conduct t...

Admission Requirements Specific admission requirements for the programs in chemical and biological engineering coincide with those of the Graduate School and the College of Engineering as detailed earlier in this catalog...

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers a research-intensive PhD program resulting in the production of a significant body of original work. Typically completion of the PhD program takes 4-5 years, the bulk o...

While pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in civil engineering, the student will take graduate-level courses and conduct research with a faculty advisor and observe how these studies will lead to key engineering...

The collegewide doctor of philosophy degree in the College of Communication and Information Sciences is designed to: prepare communication scholars for positions of leadership in education, public service, the media, lib...