Ph.D. Programs
The School of Science and Engineering at Tulane University is deeply committed to doctoral education. More than 300 PhD students engage in rigorous, high-impact research, with nearly all supported through assistantships or fellowships. Working closely with over 120 faculty mentors, students benefit from excellent facilities and a close-knit academic community that actively fosters interdisciplinary collaboration. This collaborative spirit is evident across the diverse research programs led by our faculty, where ideas move fluidly across disciplines to address complex, real-world challenges.
Ph.D. programs are offered in the following areas:
- Bioinnovation Interdisciplinary Ph.D.
- Biomedical Engineering
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Aging Studies
- Inter-School Programs and the Interdisciplinary Ph.D.
- Materials Physics and Engineering
- Mathematics
- Neuroscience
- Physics
- Psychology (Psychological Science; School Psychology)
- River-Coastal Science and Engineering
Professional Development
Questions? Contact Us.
Rosie Chavez
Director of Graduate Programs
rchavez@tulane.edu
Dan Shantz
Associate Dean for Research and PhD Programs
dshantz@tulane.edu