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Doctor of Philosophy - National Drug Research Institute
This Doctor of Philosophy - National Drug Research Institute research course from Curtin University welcomes students with an interest in 'alcohol and other drug' research.
Ocean Sciences - Biophysical Interactions
The Department of Ocean Sciences (OCE) seeks to advance knowledge and understanding of physical, chemical and biological processes in the oceans. The Ocean Sciences - Biophysical Interactions programme is offered at the University of Miami.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
The Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology at Wayne State University offers a program of coursework and experimental research leading to a doctoral degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Learning Sciences
The Learning Sciences degree at Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne is an emerging, interdisciplinary research area that focuses on developing a multi-faceted understanding of learning as it happens in the real world, as well as designing, implementing and improving learning environments.
Afrikaans (Research)
This Afrikaans (Research) programme is offered by the Department of Language, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics within the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Johannesburg.
Social Work
The Social Work PhD program at Wayne State University equips social work scholars to engage in research on contemporary urban issues and problems for the advancement of social work practice and social welfare policy.
Offshore Wind Energy Engineering
The PhD program in Offshore Wind Energy Engineering at Tufts University provides interdisciplinary training in offshore wind engineering, transmission infrastructure, maritime studies, ocean resource characterization, and environmental permitting.
Medical Microbiology
The PhD in Medical Microbiology programme at The University of Manchester enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Medical Microbiology.
Health Sciences
This Health Sciences DHSc degree from the University of New Haven takes you to the top of your field — to a career in administration, teaching, or applied research or practice – where advanced capabilities in conceptual thinking, original research, data analysis, and writing are essential in order to advance to high-level executive positions or academic appointments.
Emergency Services Management
Join a research degree for senior managers from the emergency services (ambulance, police, or fire and rescue) where you will engage in cross-disciplinary dialogue, develop as a researcher and gain skills to apply to professional practice. This Emergency Services Management professional doctorate is offered at Edge Hill University.
Linguistics
Ph.D. students in the Department of Linguistics at Indiana University Bloomington build on coursework to establish themselves as experts in specific areas of language investigation.
Software Engineering
The PhD in Software Engineering program at University of Texas at Dallas is tailored to the student. The student must arrange a course program with the guidance and approval of a faculty member chosen as their graduate advisor.
International Studies
The PhD programme in International Studies at University of Trento focuses on the study of complex international phenomena, which often prove comprehensible only when analysed with the support of various, interconnected disciplines.
Biological Sciences
The goals of the Department of Biological Sciences graduate program at the University of Cincinnati are to support and encourage students in their preparation for careers in research, health professions, industry, teaching, and stewardship agencies.
Public Law
The Faculty at University of Cape Town offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Public Law which is examined by a thesis.
Statistics
Statistics at University of Kwazulu Natal deals with creating, developing and applying scientific methods on collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of data. Statisticians determine what information is reliable and which predictions can be trusted.

Bioengineering
Create medical engineering technologies for rehabilitation, therapeutics, and medical informatics with this Bioengineering degree from the University of Canterbury.
Microbiology
Microbiology is one of eight interdisciplinary PhD themes within Graduate Biomedical Sciences at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. Students select a theme upon application but have access to faculty and courses from across GBS, allowing for flexibility in both research and academics.
Organizational Leadership - Special Education (Qualitative Research)
The online Organizational Leadership - Special Education (Qualitative Research) degree at Grand Canyon University empowers learners to become leaders in K-12 special education.
Business Administration - Marketing
Business Administration - Marketing is one of seven majors offered through Florida State University’s College of Business’ Ph.D. in Business Administration.