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736 PhD courses are taught at 204 universities in the United States — most run 4–6 years. Courses from Princeton University, University of California, Berkeley and Georgia Institute of Technology come first, because those universities rank highest.
University of South Carolina
University of South Carolina — The Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at the University of South Carolina-Columbia is a rigorous and comprehensive program designed to equip students with the necessary ski...
University of South Carolina
University of South Carolina — The Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences at the University of South Carolina-Columbia prepares students for a career in research, teaching, and health-related fields. This interd...
University of South Carolina
University of South Carolina — The Ph.D. in Biostatistics at the University of South Carolina-Columbia offers an advanced study of statistical methods applied to the biological and health sciences. The...
University of South Carolina
University of South Carolina — The Ph.D. in Business Administration at the University of South Carolina-Columbia is a rigorous program designed for those seeking to advance their knowledge and research...
University of South Carolina — Overview of the Ph.D. in Chemical EngineeringThe Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at the University of South Carolina-Columbia offers students a comprehensive approach to re...
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Einsteinmed — The Ph.D. program at Einsteinmed offers a comprehensive exploration of various facets of biomedical sciences, aimed at producing innovative researchers who will significa...
Rockefeller University — The Graduate Program in Bioscience at Rockefeller University is designed for individuals who aspire to engage in advanced research and contribute substantially to our und...
Oregon Health Sciences University — The Ph.D. and M.D.-Ph.D. programs in Behavioral and Systems Neuroscience at the Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and Technology delve into the intricate workings of t...
Oregon Health Sciences University — The Biomedical Engineering Ph.D. program at the Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and Technology delves into the intersection of engineering and medicine, preparing st...
Oregon Health Sciences University — The Biomedical Sciences program at the Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and Technology focuses on a comprehensive understanding of the biological and chemical process...
Oregon Health Sciences University — The PhD in Clinical Psychology at Oregon Health Sciences University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the psychological processes affe...
Oregon Health Sciences University — Overview of the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. ProgramThe Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program at the Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and Technology is designed to equip stu...
Oregon Health Sciences University — The Ph.D. in Community Health at the Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and Technology offers an interdisciplinary approach aimed at improving public health through res...
Oregon Health Sciences University — The Ph.D. in Epidemiology at Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and Technology is an intensive program designed for students aiming to delve deeply into the study of pu...
Oregon Health Sciences University — The Ph.D. in Health Systems and Policy at the Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and Technology equips students with a comprehensive understanding of health care system...
Oregon Health Sciences University — The Neuroscience Ph.D. program at the Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and Technology provides an advanced education in the intricate workings of the nervous system,...
Oregon Health Sciences University — The Ph.D. in Nursing program at the Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and Technology prepares students for advanced roles in nursing research, education, and leadershi...
University of Kentucky — The PhD in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Kentucky offers an advanced exploration into the design, analysis, and application of aerospace systems. The curricu...
University of Kentucky — The PhD in Agricultural Economics at the University of Kentucky offers a comprehensive exploration of the economic principles that govern the agricultural sector. This pr...
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18 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #15 (Princeton University) to #575 (University of South Carolina); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of California, Berkeley has the largest research record in this group, with 58,388,527 citations and an h-index of 1,903. 10 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".
The most common subjects are Medicine & Health Sciences (151), Education (93), Engineering (85) and Social Sciences & Psychology (80). The usual length is 4–6 years and null. 94% are full-time and 32 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (0% of courses with a stated intake). New Mexico State University offers the widest choice, with 29 of these courses.
Princeton University (QS World #15), University of California, Berkeley (QS World #28) and Georgia Institute of Technology (QS World #123) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.
Of those with published fees, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon is the least expensive at about USD 6,410 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.
Most listed courses run 4–6 years, with null the next most common.
Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.
32 of these courses are listed as online.
New Mexico State University, with 29, ahead of National University (29).
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