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Music
The School of Music doctorate offered at Cardiff University is a creative and comprehensive centre of excellent musical research, composition and performance.
Clinical Science
The Clinical Science program offered at University of Zurich, which focuses on research with healthy or sick people in a clinical setting, has been established to open a university postgraduate qualification opportunity in the field of clinical research.
Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability - Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology
The Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability - Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology program of the Northern Arizona University will prepare you to pursue research and educational opportunities that advance the frontiers of understanding of ecological and evolutionary processes.
Italian Studies
There is probably no other country which has had two periods of greatness — Rome and the Renaissance — when it exerted an enormous international influence. Why not pursue the study of the literature and history of this fantastic country with the Warnborough College PhD in Italian Studies?
Doctor of Business Administration - Leadership
Are you prepared to influence and advance the future of business practice? The ACBSP-accredited Doctor of Business Administration - Leadership program from Walden University examines some of the challenges and prospects that currently exist in the dynamic world of business, such as globalization, ethics, and stakeholder relationships.
Learning, Design and Technology
The PhD Learning, Design and Technology program at University of Georgia prepares you for advanced scholarly inquiry related to the design, development, and evaluation of effective interactive learning environments. It is an Athens-based program emphasizing mentoring and working closely with faculty.
Linguistics
To be admitted to the doctoral program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), applicants must satisfy the Institute requirements for admission to the Graduate School, and must be formally accepted by the linguistics faculty of the Department of Linguistics and Philosophy as a candidate for the Ph.D. degree.

Statistics and Operational Research (STOR-i)
This Statistics and Operational Research (STOR-i) course from Lancaster University offers a ground-breaking approach to statistics and operational research, developed in conjunction with leading industrial partners. There are typically over ten fully funded places annually.
Fine and Performing Arts
The Fine and Performing Arts programme offered by Lund University develops advanced research expertise through independent artistic practice and interdisciplinary artistic inquiry.
Computer Engineering
The Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Engineering at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is designed for persons who seek faculty positions in colleges and universities or who desire senior designer research, or development positions in industry, government, or universities.
Biology
The Biology programme from Beijing Normal University - Hong Kong Baptist University is committed to fostering students' profound understanding and insight into biological sciences while providing systematic and in-depth theoretical and professional knowledge.

History of Art
The Department of History of Art is a thriving and collegial centre for the study of art, visual culture and theory. Staff specialisms range from medieval altarpieces to Soviet public monuments, from pre-Renaissance sculpture to contemporary art of the diaspora. University of Bristol offers the History of Art programme.
Engineering and Public Policy
Engineering and Public Policy from University of Porto is a new, interdisciplinary, doctoral program focused on technological and policy issues that arise when designing, developing, regulating, implementing and managing networked infrastructures.
Fine Arts and Art Conservation
In this Fine Arts and Art Conservation programme at the University of the National Education Commission, Krakow, you will gain advanced, detailed knowledge related to this area of research.
Juris Doctor
A successful career in a demanding profession requires comprehensive training. The Juris Doctor programme from The University of Western Australia gives you the knowledge and skills necessary to become the lawyer you want to be and a lawyer the world needs.
Nursing Practice
The Post-Baccalaureate Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Columbia University prepares nurse clinicians (RNs) or advanced practice nurses (APRNs) to provide fully accountable and comprehensive care to patients.
Creative Writing and Literature
The Ph.D. in Creative Writing and Literature curriculum at University of Houston is comprised of professional development courses, creative writing workshops, courses in a graduate curricular specialization, and electives courses.
Physics
Advance scientific knowledge and prepare for a dynamic career as a scholar and university-level professor. The study of physics offers endless insights into how our world works. A Ph.D. in Physics from the University of North Dakota offers a deep dive into the workings of the universe.
Counselling and Psychotherapy
This Counselling and Psychotherapy PhD degree from Yorkville University is intended to bring clinical practitioners at the forefront of the emergence of counselling and psychotherapy as a distinct profession from other health and helping professions.
Social Work
Building on our unique MSW program that emphasizes the critical analysis of social policy, social work practice and leadership, the Social Work PhD program at McMaster University focuses on social work and social justice.