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Medical Scientist Training Program

University of Pittsburgh

United States of America (USA)

Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Medicine, Health Sciences, Biomedical Engineering

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) of the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University was established in 1983 to offer exceptionally talented individuals the opportunity to undertake a physician-scientist training program tailored to their specific research interests. This program is funded partly by the Medical Scientist Training Program of the National Institutes of Health.

English

Medical Education

Cardiff University

United Kingdom

Education, Health Education, Medicine

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

English

Pathobiology

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

United States of America (USA)

Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Medicine

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

Expertise in the Department of Pathobiology spans epidemiology, microbiology, immunology, parasitology, virology, and comparative pathology.

English

MD degree program

New York University (NYU)

United States of America (USA)

Medicine

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

At NYU Grossman School of Medicine, we’re reimagining how physicians are trained. Our full-tuition scholarships for students in our MD degree program, flexible curriculum, holistic admissions process, and opportunities for research collaboration during your MD training reflect our commitment to producing future leaders and scholars in medicine, who are prepared to take on healthcare’s toughest challenges.

English

Physician Scientist Training Program

University of Pittsburgh

United States of America (USA)

Medicine, Biomedical Engineering

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

The University of Pittsburgh Physician Scientist Training Program (PSTP) was established in 2007 to develop leaders in academic medicine. We are interested in fostering an environment where our students learn the skills necessary to become future pioneers in research—taking ownership of their projects and seeking external sources of funding to help facilitate the development of their ideas.

English

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

University of Wisconsin-Madison

United States of America (USA)

Nursing, Medicine, Health Sciences

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) prepares experts in specialized nursing practice. Focus on a population of your choice and develop the practice expertise and leadership skills to expand your job prospects.

English

Comparative, Diagnostic and Population Medicine

University of Florida

United States of America (USA)

Veterinary Medicine, Medicine

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

Basic science research contributes to our understanding of the fundamental underlying principals of biology, medicine, and veterinary medicine.

English

Ph.D. in Theoretical and Applied Neuroscience

Università di Camerino - Scuola Internazionale di Studi Avanzati

Italy

Medicine, Biology, Psychology, Neuroscience

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The National PhD program in "Theoretical and Applied Neuroscience" aims to provide doctoral students with the scientific methodologies necessary for the integrated study of neuroscience in areas ranging from molecular and cellular neurobiology, to computational neuroscience, cognitive, preclinical, clinical, diagnostic, rehabilitative neurorobotics up to the investigation of the mind-body-brain relationship.

English

3 Years

Medicine (Research)

Cardiff University

United Kingdom

Medical Science, Medicine, Health Sciences

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

English

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Naturopathy

Selinus University of Sciences and Literature

Online

United Kingdom, Italy

Medicine, Health Sciences

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

Natural medicine believes that healing will prevail when the conditions for health exist. When traditional water therapies, herbs, physical medicine and nutrition are used properly, the body's self-healing is facilitated. This research programme should investigate the mental, emotional and spiritual connections to various disease states and how they are overcome. In addition to innovating the use of several natural medicines, students should develop an important perspective of the life force and its role in the healing process when used in conjunction with the principles of natural health science.

English

2 Years

Veterinary Clinical Medicine

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

United States of America (USA)

Biology, Pathology, Zoology, Pharmacology, Veterinary Medicine

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

Expertise in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine spans a wide range of clinical specialties. Most faculty spend a significant proportion of their time delivering or supervising the care of patients in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. This clinical service integrates the training and education of residents, interns, and veterinary students who are engaged with patient care

English

Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pacific Rim College

Canada

Medicine, Health Sciences

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

The Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine is 10-semester program that deeply explores areas of Traditional Chinese Medicine such as psychology, oncology, gerontology, acupuncture detox, research and the classic texts that first recorded the principles of this powerful and ancient system of medicine.

English

PhD in Biomedical Engineering

University of Connecticut College of Engineering Graduate Programs

United States of America (USA)

Health Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

Biomedical Engineering blends traditional engineering techniques with biological sciences and medicine to improve the quality of human health and life. The discipline focuses both on understanding complex living systems – via experimental and analytical techniques – and on development of devices, methods and algorithms that advance medical and biological knowledge while improving the effectiveness and delivery of clinical medicine.

English

4 Years

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Yoga Therapy

Selinus University of Sciences and Literature

Online

United Kingdom, Italy

Health Sciences

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

Yoga is one of the oldest forms of healing. However, so far it has not been applied meaningfully to promote health. The goal of Yoga Therapy is to maximize the restoration of health and well-being of the mind, body and spirit by using a person's own amazing ability to heal. Through this research programme, the candidate should confirm that yoga is a therapy that helps heal ailments using its deep wisdom and traditional principles.

English

2 Years

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

United States of America (USA)

Pharmacy, Medicine, Health Sciences

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

We established the world’s first Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and remain a trendsetter in enabling future pharmacists to serve patients and communities at the profession’s highest standards. Earning your PharmD at USC prepares you for leadership in the field—no matter which area of practice you choose. We continually refresh our curriculum with new courses that reflect the pharmacist’s importance as a frontline healthcare provider.

English

4 Years

Ph.D. in Neglected and Poverty-related Parasitic Diseases in a One Health Perspective

Università di Camerino - Scuola Internazionale di Studi Avanzati

Italy

Public Health, Biology, Medicine

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The activities of the doctoral program in "Neglected and Poverty-related Parasitic Diseases in a One Health perspective" (NePParD) address a current global health theme, involving human and animal health, shared across various scientific areas (Biological, Chemical, Medical, and Veterinary Sciences). They aim to contribute to the objectives of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), particularly in the environmental transition, as well as to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Health and Well-Being), and the World Health Organization's Roadmap "Ending NTDs 2021-2030" for the control and elimination of neglected and poverty-related parasitic diseases (NPRPD). These issues also place the doctoral program within the scope of development cooperation activities and science diplomacy.

English

3 Years

PhD in Nursing and Midwifery

Queen's University of Belfast - Medical Faculty

United Kingdom

Nursing, Medicine, Health Sciences, Midwifery

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

From Maternal and Child Health to Chronic Illness and Palliative Care, our research is changing and improving care for people at every stage of life – from their first breath to their last.

English

3 Years

Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (Ph.D.)

The George Washington University - School of Engineering & Applied Science

United States of America (USA)

Medicine, Health Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering, Biology

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering is designed to prepare rising scholars and researchers to apply engineering principles to problems in medicine and biology; to understand and model attributes of living systems and to synthesize biomedical systems and devices in order to produce original research.

English

4 Years

PhD in Molecular Biomedicine

Università degli Studi di Trieste

Italy

Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Medicine

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The Ph.D. program in Molecular Biomedicine aims to provide higher education to young University graduates in biomedical – and scientific in general – disciplines, to prepare them for a career in basic, clinical or translational research in the field of molecular medicine, with specific reference to the areas of molecular oncology, pathophysiology, molecular genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, regenerative medicine, and pharmacology.

English

3 Years

PhD in Medicine

Queen's University of Belfast - Medical Faculty

United Kingdom

Pharmacology, Nursing, Medicine, Health Sciences, Psychiatry, Medical Science, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Genetics, Public Health

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences trains ~250 postgraduate research students undertaking PhD, MD and MPhil degrees in Cancer Research and Cell Biology, Experimental Medicine, Public Health and Medical Education. Its diverse postgraduate student population comprises both basic and clinical scientists from across the globe engaged in wide-ranging research projects spanning the breadth of the School’s research portfolio from bioinformatics through molecular and cell biology to clinical trials.

English

3 Years

258 Best Health Sciences Doctoral Degree Programs for 2025

Medical Scientist Training Program

Medical Education

Pathobiology

MD degree program

Physician Scientist Training Program

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Comparative, Diagnostic and Population Medicine

Ph.D. in Theoretical and Applied Neuroscience

Medicine (Research)

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Naturopathy

Veterinary Clinical Medicine

Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine

PhD in Biomedical Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Yoga Therapy

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Ph.D. in Neglected and Poverty-related Parasitic Diseases in a One Health Perspective

PhD in Nursing and Midwifery

Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (Ph.D.)

PhD in Molecular Biomedicine

PhD in Medicine

Doctoral Degrees, Health Sciences