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Geological Sciences
Geologists study the materials that make up the earth, the features and structures found on Earth as well as the processes by which these features and structures formed. We offer a Geological Sciences degree at University of British Columbia.
Media and Communication
Studying for a Media and Communication PhD at University of Leeds allows you to explore an aspect of media and communication that fascinates you in great depth, and make a meaningful contribution to your chosen field. It’s a necessary qualification if you’re aspiring to have a career in academia.
Music
The University of Maryland School of Music provides an exceptional professional musical education within the context of a college of arts and humanities and a major research university.
Risk Management and Insurance
Risk Management and Insurance is one of seven majors offered through Florida State University College of Business’ Ph.D. in Business Administration. Housed in the Dr. William T. Hold/The Alliance's Program in Risk Management and Insurance, the RMI major admits one candidate each fall (on average), and the program takes four to five years to complete.
American Studies
The Doctor of Philosophy program in American Studies at The University of Iowa requires a minimum of 72 s.h. of graduate credit. Students may focus in American studies or choose the sport studies subprogram.

Music
The Music PhD programme from University of York may be proposed in any area closely related to the research interests of current members of staff (see staff profiles).
Forest Economics
The Department of Forest Economics at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences offers a graduate program in economics that may lead to a doctoral degree.
Spirituality
The Doctor of Ministry is a professional doctorate offering students advanced theological and pastoral formation for competent and effective pastoral ministry. We offer a Spirituality degree at the Catholic University of America.
Bioethics
Bioethics at University of Otago explores the current and future impacts of the biosciences and healthcare on people and society, animals and the environment. It determines the right way for us to respond to these as individuals, professionals and a society.
Comparative Literature
The Comparative Literature Department at Emory University offers Ph.D. students a wide-ranging theoretical and interdisciplinary curriculum that prepares them to engage in research and teaching across traditional disciplinary boundaries and to interrogate the definition of the literary itself.
Statistical Sciences
Statistical Sciences at University of Cape Town is the scientific application of mathematical principles to the collection, analysis, and presentation of data.
Chemical Engineering
Studying Chemical Engineering at the University of Cincinnati helps students gain the knowledge and skills to produce, design, transport and transform energy and materials to improve today’s society.
Clinical Pharmacology
This dissertation-based Clinical Pharmacology degree at University of Cape Town is aimed at graduates with a Master’s degree in life sciences, pharmacy or chemistry, or a degree in medicine.
Mathematical Approaches to Evaluate Health Risks, Behaviour, and Interventions
Research and knowledge exchange within the field of mental and physical health/wellbeing is a key priority for the 21st century. This PhD in Mathematical Approaches to Evaluate Health Risks, Behaviour, and Interventions is offered at Abertay University.
Forestry
The Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology at University of Wisconsin Madison offers graduate education and training in a number of areas leading to the master of science and/or the doctor of philosophy in Forestry or wildlife ecology.
History of Science, Medicine and Technology
One of the oldest, most prestigious academic programs of its kind in the United States, History of Science, Medicine and Technology (HSMT) at University of Wisconsin Madison draws together faculty members in History and in Medical History & Bioethics.
Sociology and Social Policy
Committed to teaching and research excellence, the School of Sociology and Social Policy programme at University of Nottingham is a dynamic centre for collaborative and interdisciplinary PhD study.
Clinical and Translational Oncology
Cancer is the major cause of disease-related mortality and cancer incidence rates continue to increase. We offer a Clinical and Translational Oncology degree at the Utrecht University.
Computer Science
The PhD program in Computer Science at Arizona State University prepares students to undertake fundamental and applied research in computer science, and it is available for those of high ability who seek to develop and implement their own research studies.
Process Engineering
Perfectly master the technique of processing polymeric materials, that’s what’s up here. From the original idea to the form. This doctoral program brings you all the knowledge necessary to tame the production process. Tomas Bata University in Zlín offers the Process Engineering programme.