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Aerospace Engineering - Graduate	Master's, Doctoral	MS Ph.D	Pigman College of Engineering	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/pigman-college-engineering/aerospace-engineering-graduate	aerospace engineer, Aerospace, aerospace engineer, Aerospace		2022/05/02	https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/UAV%20-6481_0.jpg	Our graduate program at the Lexington campus offers both M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Aerospace Engineering. Students can work with award-winning faculty on a wide range of research topics including autonomous systems, robotics and controls, experimental fluid mechanics, hypersonics, computational fluid modeling, aeroacoustics, combustion, and aerospace manufacturing and materials, among others. Several major centers and research consortia are affiliated with the department to provide the facilities needed for our student research projects. These include: NASA Kentucky Unmanned Systems Research Consortium Institute for Sustainable Manufacturing Vibro-Acoustics Consortium Beyond these centers, faculty members and their students conduct research in numerous specialized laboratories.
Agricultural Economics - Graduate	Master's, Doctoral	MS Ph.D	Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/martin-gatton-college-agriculture-food-environment/agricultural-economics-graduate	agriculture economics, undefined			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/16145919580_c9ec489cd2_o.jpg	Students holding degrees in agricultural economics are employed by academic institutions, local, state, and federal agencies that deal with agriculture, natural resources and economic development; private firms in the agricultural and business sectors; and agencies and governments of foreign countries. These agricultural economists conduct research, develop extension services, teach classes, and serve as managers and administrators in various types of firms and agencies.						Agriculture
Animal and Food Sciences - Graduate	Master's, Doctoral	MS Ph.D	Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/college-agriculture-food-environment/animal-and-food-sciences-graduate	Animal Food Scientist, Food scientist, farmer, Agriculture Chemicals Livestock Supplies Equipment: Farm and Feedlot, animal, food, Science, Animal and Food Science, Animal Food Science			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/ASC-grad-banner-01.jpg	Our program prepares animal and food science professionals for advanced positions in many private and public organizations. Graduates of our program work for pharmaceutical companies, veterinary consultants, universities, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and many top food and agricultural companies.	Our Research Areas Choosing from the many specializations of our professors, students will find a variety of hands-on experiences to suit their interests. Faculty and researchers in the Animal and Food Science Department manage laboratories focused on: Equine Nutrition, with Laurie Lawrence and Kristine Urschel Food Microbiology, with Melissa Morgan Food Protein, with Youling Xiong Meat Color with Surendranath Suman Mammalian Reproduction, with Phillip Bridges Poultry Nutrition, with Tayo Adedokun Ruminant Nutrition, with David Harmon, Kyle McLeod or Eric Vanzant Swine Nutrition, with Merlin Lindemann or Tayo Adedokun Students interested in learning more about these research operations are encouraged to email the associated contact listed above. In addition to
Anthropology - Graduate	Master's, Doctoral	MA Ph.D	College of Arts & Sciences	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/college-arts-sciences/anthropology-graduate	anthropologist, Museum Director, archaeologist, anthropology, Anthro			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/09132011_1115.jpg	Since its inception in the 1960s, the graduate program has been nationally recognized as a leader in applied anthropology. We define applied anthropology as research with practical application and impact, but anchored in a rigorous foundation in anthropological theory and method, whether from socio-cultural, bio-cultural, medical, or archaeological perspectives. With grounding in core anthropological theory and method, we train our students to be skilled researchers who can traverse both academic and non-academic settings, bringing to their research a sound intellectual base, and skills for application and practice.						Walkway in front of White Hall Classroom Building
Biochemistry - Graduate	Doctoral	Ph.D	College of Medicine	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/doctoral/college-medicine/biochemistry-graduate	College of Medicne, ph.d.			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/ARIALCloseup2005_300dpi_10.jpg	The graduate program in Biochemistry is able to accommodate students with diverse backgrounds and wide ranges of interests. Students with undergraduate degrees in the biological, biochemical, or physical sciences who have a strong desire to pursue a research career in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, and structural biology are encouraged to apply. Academic preparation in calculus, physics, biology, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry is recommended. Entry to the program is through the Integrated Biomedical Sciences program.						Arial View W.T. Young Library
Biology - Graduate	Master's, Doctoral	MS Ph.D	College of Arts & Sciences	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/college-arts-sciences/biology-graduate	Biology Teacher, microbiologist, biological engineer, Biology, bio			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/Biology.jpg	Students in the Biology Graduate Program are trained to become practicing professionals in a wide array of possible career paths, including academic positions, industry, government, or are prepared to take on additional schooling. The program achieves this through a combination of formal course work, research experience, and activities that foster the communication of scientific ideas. The specfic training depends on the degree program and we offer three; the Ph.D., the research or thesis Masters', and the non-thesis or coursework Master's. All students must complete a set of requirements outlined by the Graduate School at the University of Kentucky and the Biology Graduate Program.
Biomedical Engineering - Graduate	Master's, Doctoral	MS Ph.D	Pigman College of Engineering	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/pigman-college-engineering/biomedical-engineering-graduate	m@s%ter, m@s%ter			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/BME%20Lab-5754.jpg	Biomedical engineering is a discipline that advances knowledge in engineering, biology and medicine, and improves human health through cross-disciplinary activities that integrate the engineering sciences with the biomedical sciences and clinical practice. It includes: The acquisition of new knowledge and understanding of living systems through the innovative and substantive application of experimental and analytical techniques based on the engineering sciences. The development of new devices, algorithms, processes and systems that advance biology and medicine and improve medical practice and health care delivery. As used by the foundation, the term “biomedical engineering research” is thus defined in a broad sense: It includes not only the relevant applications of engineering to medicine but also to the basic life sciences.	Why Pursue Graduate Studies at UK? Biomedical engineering has existed at the University of Kentucky for almost 60 years. We started offering degrees in Biomedical Engineering nearly 30 years ago. Here is some of the things we offer our Biomedical Engineering graduate students: -The Department of Biomedical Engineering is located within short walking distance of a major academic medical center with all six health sciences colleges and the full spectrum of academic colleges on a single campus. Few engineering schools have access to such colleges all so close by. -Aided by its proximity, faculty within the department routinely collaborate with other departments in the Colleges of Engineering, Medicine, Dentistry, Health Sciences, Arts & Sciences and Pharmacy, as well as units such as the Markey Cancer Center, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Spectroscopy Center, Saha Cardiovascular Research Center and Institute for Sustainable Manufacturing. -Our alumni are highly respected in their fields, whether in academia, government agencies or industry. -In 2014, the Department of Biomedical Engineering moved into renovated facilities with new labs, personalized study carrels, and access to a lounge reserved for graduate students. -In April 2016, the department received a $7 million gift from Joe and Joani Halcomb to rename the department the F. Joseph Halcomb III, M.D. Department of Biomedical Engineering. The naming gift will add one endowed chair and two endowed faculty fellowships as well as fully-funded graduate fellowships to attract top graduate students and support their research.	https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/Dr%20Zhang%20BME.jpg	Dr. Guigen Zhang	Professor	UK has the whole package—Colleges of Engineering, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Public Health, Nursing, Design, Fine Arts, Communication, Business, Arts and Sciences, Law, Education, Social Work, Diplomacy and International Commerce and Agriculture on a single campus. As a result, we provide a transdisciplinary environment that is crucial if we are going to advance science and technology and promote economic growth in a timely and socially relevant way.		Guigen Zhang, Ph.D. - Professor
Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering - Graduate	Master's, Doctoral	MS Ph.D	Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/martin-gatton-college-agriculture-food-environment/biosystems-and-agricultural	masters, biosystems, masters, biosystems			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/Bio%20Systems%20for%20AET-509.jpg	Biosystems engineers are trained in biological, environmental, and engineering sciences and challenged to improve the sustainability of production systems, decrease or eliminate environmental hazards, and preserve natural resources. Biosystems engineers devise practical, efficient solutions for producing, storing, transporting, processing, and packaging biological and agricultural products. They solve problems related to systems, processes, and machines that interact with humans, plants, animals, microorganisms, and biological materials. They also develop solutions for responsible, alternative uses of biological products, byproducts and wastes and of our natural resources - soil, water, air, and energy.
Business Administration - PhD	Doctoral	Ph.D	Gatton College of Business & Economics	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/doctoral/gatton-college-business-economics/business-administration-phd	Business, Business Administration, PhD, finance, marketing, business, accounting, management		2021/12/13	https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/MBA%20copy_0.jpg	Business Administration - PhD For 95 years, Gatton College has been graduating high achieving, ambitious individuals with PhD degrees in Business Administration and in Economics. Today our graduates can be found at universities, government agencies, and business enterprises in over 20 states and in several countries worldwide.	PhD Program The mission of our doctoral programs in the Gatton College of Business and Economics is to prepare students for successful careers in higher education, at government institutes, “think-tanks”, business corporations and financial institutions. To accomplish this mission, the program prepares graduates to comprehend and evaluate research, to perform research that advances knowledge, and to provide effective instruction, all within a business-related discipline and in a supportive collegial environment. The PhD in Business Administration in the Gatton College of Business and Economics is available in the following concentrations - link to each program and Director contact information below: Accounting - Director of Graduate Studies - Monika Causholli Finance & Quantitative Methods - Director of Graduate Studies - Russell Jame Management - Director of Graduate Studies - Dan Halgin Marketing & Supply Chain - Director of Graduate Studies - Adam Craig NOTE: Gatton College does not accept PhD applications nor admit students for the Spring Term. All of our PhD Programs begin with the Fall Term. Neither the Finance PhD Program nor the Marketing PhD Program will be accepting applications for Fall 2025. Applicants must meet the Graduate School admission requirements. Application Requirements Please refer to the program webpage for additional requirements. Curriculum Vitae Personal Statement 3 Letters of recommendation
Chemical Engineering - Graduate	Master's, Doctoral	MS Ph.D	Pigman College of Engineering	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/pigman-college-engineering/chemical-engineering-graduate	Chemical Engineering, chemical engineering			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/Chem%20%26%20Mat%20Labs%20pt%202-0116.jpg	The Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering offers programs leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Chemical Engineering, with research specialization in the following areas: Biomaterials Drug Delivery Energy and Batteries Environmental Engineering Interfacial Engineering Materials Synthesis and Nanomaterials Membranes/Advanced Separations Molecular Dynamics Nanomaterials Polymer Science and Engineering Process Design Water Treatment
Chemistry - Graduate (Ph.D)	Doctoral	Ph.D	College of Arts & Sciences	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/doctoral/college-arts-sciences/chemistry-graduate-phd	Chemist, Chemistry Teacher, Clinical Chemistry, chemistry, chem				The Department of Chemistry offers the Master of Science and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Plan A or B may be used to satisfy the requirements for the M.S. degree. Areas of specialization in chemistry are analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, physical, and radionuclear. All candidates for the Ph.D. degree are required to serve as a teaching assistant for one semester.
Civil Engineering - Graduate	Master's, Doctoral	MS Ph.D	Pigman College of Engineering	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/pigman-college-engineering/civil-engineering-graduate	civil engineering, civil engineering			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/Grehan%20Renovation%20-%205.31.19-0253.jpg	Often considered the oldest practitioners within engineering, the intellectual ancestors of civil engineers have been around since the first cities were built by humans 10,000 years ago. Fast forward to the 18th century, when the development of the modern civil engineering profession led directly to many conveniences we enjoy every day. Civil engineering is part of our daily lives. From the water in your faucets every morning, to the roads and bridges that you use for transportation, to the energy distribution systems that power your home, civil engineers help make modern life possible. Civil engineering is a people-serving profession. Thanks to the development of technologies like clean water treatment plants, civil engineers have helped improve the quality of life around the world. From tunnels under the Earth’s surface to skyscrapers standing far above it, civil engineers plan, design, construct, operate, maintain, and rehabilitate the infrastructure of the world.	Why Pursue Graduate Studies at UK? Students enrolled in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Kentucky enjoy the benefits of studying at the Commonwealth’s flagship research institution, with an energetic and experienced faculty committed to each individual student’s educational and professional success. Civil engineering students at UK experience an environment where faculty are readily accessible and where students have the chance to grow through hands-on research, cooperative education, and service opportunities. The department is internationally known for water resources research and computer software developed by faculty members. The department has close partnership with the Kentucky Transportation Center, enabling students to study alongside practicing engineers. The CEPM program is supported through a number of dedicated endowments and extramural funding and is renowned for its research excellence.
Clinical and Translational Science	Doctoral	Ph.D	College of Medicine	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/doctoral/clinical-and-translational-science	college of medicine, cts, clinical and transational science, Science, medical			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/WTYoung.jpg	The Department of Behavioral Science in the College of Medicine, in affiliation with the University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science, offers a Ph.D., M.S., and graduate certificate program in Clinical and Translational Science (CTS). The academic discipline focuses on acceleration of the translation of basic science advances to tangible improvements in public health. This interdisciplinary program is designed to expand research career opportunities for exceptional professionals with terminal professional health care degrees (e.g., physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, public health professionals).
Communication - Graduate	Master's, Doctoral	MA Ph.D	College of Communication and Information	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/college-communication-and-information/communication-graduate	Graduate Programs in Communication, Graduate Programs in Communication			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/2017%20group%20%282%29.jpg	Ranked as one of the best Ph.D. programs in the nation and one of the top-ranked programs at UK, the Graduate Program in Communication offers the only doctoral communication program in the Commonwealth. The National Research Council’s 2010 report ranks the University of Kentucky’s College of Communications and Information Studies PhD program as high as seventh among the 83 Communication doctoral programs in the nation. The NRC report is in addition to the 2004 report from the National Communication Association, which ranked the Health Communication graduate program sixth in the nation. The Program operates at the college level and benefits from the involvement of each of the college’s units. Masters and doctoral degrees are offered in Media Studies, Interpersonal Communication, and Health Communication. Considerable development has also occurred in two emerging areas, Risk Sciences and Instructional Communication. At any given time, a combination of fifty master’s and doctoral students are active in the communication graduate program. Both teaching and research assistantships are available to students. Typically, all students accepted into the program are fully funded.		https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/170822CommunicationsGraduates151%20REV.jpg	Renee Kaufmann, Ph.D.	859-218-0290	Thank you for your interest in pursuing a graduate degree in communication at the University of Kentucky. I am thrilled to represent such a prestigious program! We are extremely proud of our faculty and students as their hard work and ingenuity have made our program one of the premier places to study in the nation. You will find we promote the pursuit of individual scholarly interests through collaboration with faculty members and colleagues across related disciplines. I welcome you to apply to the University of Kentucky and wish you the best with your graduate education. For More Information Contact : GradComm@uky.edu	College of Communication Graduate Students	Communication Graduate Students
Computer Engineering - Graduate	Master's, Doctoral	MS Ph.D	Pigman College of Engineering	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/pigman-college-engineering/computer-engineering-graduate	Computer Engineer, Software and hardware specialist, computer engineering, engineering, computer		2020/05/11	https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/ComputerEngineering.jpg	The field of computer engineering integrates expertise from both electrical engineering and computer science, emphasizing an understanding of computer architecture, hardware/software interface, and the integration of computers into products and systems at a larger scale. Students develop technical skills in traditional areas of electrical engineering, such as analog and digital circuit design and communications systems, as well as in areas of computer science, particularly as software development and operating systems. As might be expected in such a broad field, there are a great many specialty areas as well, which change regularly to match the needs of the job market.	Computer Engineers Can Do It All After completing the Masters program in Computer Engineering, students will be proficient at designing and implementing software for a wide array of projects, particularly those involving specialized hardware. Nationally, MS degrees in Computer Engineering have grown more than 40% in the past 15 years. MS graduates will find attractive positions in industry, because they will have skills spanning two worlds: software development and integration of hardware with software. The job market for these skills is large and growing. Graduates of the Doctoral program in Computer Engineering will be proficient at researching the design of novel software, particularly involving specialized hardware. They will find attractive academic positions; nationally, computer engineering-related programs had some of the largest percentage increases among all engineering fields.	https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/HankDietz.jpg			Plan: to change the way people think about and use cameras by taking advantage of cameras as computing systems; engineering and creatively using camera systems to provide new abilities and improved quality.
Computer Science - Graduate	Master's, Doctoral	MS Ph.D	Pigman College of Engineering	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/pigman-college-engineering/computer-science-graduate	Computer Science, software, software engineering, computer science, software, software engineering			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/IMG_6178_0.jpg	The Department of Computer Science offers programs of study leading to the Master of Science in Computer Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Admission to these programs is highly competitive and based upon academic record, and letters of recommendation. It is strongly suggested that applicants present evidence of mathematical maturity as well as competence in computer science. Full details of the requirements for degree programs are available from the department upon request.	View the Computer Science Graduate Program Website for the most up to date information.
Counseling Psychology - Graduate	Master's, Doctoral	MSEd Ph.D	College of Education	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/college-education/counseling-psychology-graduate	psychologist, Counselor, Therapist, counseling, psychology, counseling psychology, therapy, therapist, psychologist, Counselor, mental health		2019/11/20	https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/UK%20gateway_1.jpg	The Counseling Psychology Program helps students develop expertise in the traditional domains of psychology, in counseling interventions as a helping professional, in the scientific skills that will enable them to create new knowledge and to evaluate their own or others’ psychological work, and in the ethical and professional attitudes that promote excellence and leadership in the field of psychology. The Counseling Psychology program offers two degree options: Master’s of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). The Ph.D. program in Counseling Psychology has been accredited by the American Psychological Association since November 3, 1983.	World-class counseling psychology training preparing future mental health professionals The Counseling Psychology Program is committed to training students to assume emerging diverse roles and responsibilities that will advance a social justice agenda. Our goal is to educate professionals who maintain a continuing pursuit of scholarly activities, who promote psychology as a discipline, and who are concerned with facilitating psychosocial development and mental health and well-being in diverse populations and at multiple levels of the ecological system (e.g., individual, family, community, and society). A majority of our Ph.D. program graduates gain employment in mental health agencies (e.g., medical centers, community agencies, group practices), university counseling centers, or federal facilities (e.g., VA’s, prisons). Some graduates engage in private practice. Other graduates pursue research or teaching positions in institutions of higher education. The MS program provides students with the comprehensive, foundational training specifically designed to prepare students to apply for Counseling Psychology Ph.D. programs. The program is also a great fit for those students who want to further explore the field of Counseling Psychology before making the decision about whether or not to commit to the 5+ years of training that is required to get a Ph.D. in our field.
Counselor Education - Graduate	Master's, Doctoral	MA Ph.D	College of Education	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/college-education/counselor-education-graduate	Rehabilitation Services, Counselor, Counseling, Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, Rehabilitation, counseling, Counselor, counselors, education			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/Students_Trees_Optimized_7.jpg	The University of Kentucky Counselor Education Program (CED) prepares students to be qualified and ethical counselors practicing in the specialty areas of Rehabilitation and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. The CED curriculum facilitates evidence-based skill development for new counselors. Students will be introduced to techniques and theories for developing a counseling practice that is socially just, culturally competent, and client centered. Graduates will receive a Master's of Arts in Counseling with a concentration in either Rehabilitation Counseling or Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Both concentration areas align with the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) Standards.
Diplomacy and International Commerce - Graduate	Master's, Doctoral	MA MS Ph.D	The Graduate School	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/doctoral/thegraduateschool/diplomacy-international-commerce-graduate	diplomacy, public policy, finance, diplomacy and international commerce, diplomacy, international, international commerce			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/WTYoung.jpg	For more than sixty years the Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce has provided an exceptional master's degree program that prepares future leaders for rewarding careers in international affairs. The Patterson School's hallmarks have been its deliberate, intimate size, its selectivity, and our focus on both diplomacy and international commerce. Patterson graduates pursue exciting careers with governments, international organizations, NGOs, think tanks, and in the private sector.						W.T. Young Library
Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education and Supervision - Graduate	Doctoral	Ph.D	College of Education	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/doctoral/college-education/early-childhood-special-education-and-counselor-education-and-supervision	Special Education, rehabilitation counselor, early childhood, childhood, special education, education, Rehabilitation Counseling		2021/04/12	https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/Academic%20Services_9.png	The Ph.D. program with a focus on Counselor Education, Research, and Policy meets the needs of students who are preparing for careers in rehabilitation and counselor education, research, and administration. Graduates receive the Ph.D. in Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education and Supervision with a formal option in Counselor Education, Research, and Policy. The program is accredited by CACREP until October 31, 2030. The doctoral program is campus-based (not offered online). Our students complete advanced doctoral seminars in rehabilitation counseling research, psychosocial aspects of chronic illnesses and disability, rehabilitation counseling theory, professional rehabilitation counseling issues, and rehabilitation administration and policy. In these courses, students explore a wide range of psychosocial, societal, and international perspectives on disability and rehabilitation counseling.
Education Sciences - Graduate (Ph.D)	Doctoral	Ph.D	College of Education	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/doctoral/college-education/education-sciences-graduate-phd	Education Scientist, Education Sciences			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/Students_Trees_Optimized.jpg	The Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Education Sciences (major code: EDSC) program is designed for individuals seeking careers in educational research. Graduates of the program are prepared to meet the growing national need for educators who are well trained in methodological issues in education research. This Ph.D. program prepares individuals who will have careers in research universities, educational research labs and corporations, and research groups within education agencies.						Students walking path between trees
Education Sciences in Health Education - Graduate	Doctoral	Ph.D	College of Education	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/doctoral/education-sciences-health-education-graduate	health education, health education, health, education		2020/09/02	https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/UK%20gateway_4.jpg	Customize a health education doctorate (Ph.D.) to follow your passion for a career in higher education. Our program will prepare you for research-focused faculty positions or careers that involve conducting research on behalf of community health agencies and organizations, corporations, or health-related governmental agencies. You will explore both individual and population health, focusing on evidence-based strategies, application of health behavior theory, and research inquiry across a variety of health topics and target populations.
Education Sciences in Physical Education - Graduate	Doctoral	Ph.D	College of Education	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/doctoral/college-education/education-sciences-physical-education-graduate	Physical Education, physical education, physical, education, Education Sciences		2020/09/02	https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/UK%20gateway_6.jpg	Searching for a physical education graduate school to best fit your interests? Customize our physical education doctorate program (Ph.D.) to follow your passions. You will gain an understanding of the full spectrum of physical education, along with in-depth knowledge of one specific area or disciplines such as comprehensive school physical activity programs, behavior management in activity settings, and motivating individuals to be active.
Education Sciences: Quantitative & Psychometric Methods - Graduate	Doctoral	Ph.D	College of Education	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/doctoral/college-education/education-sciences-quantitative-psychometric-methods-graduate	psychologist, quantitative, psychometric, methods, quantitative methods, psychometric methods, quantitative and psychometric methods		2019/11/20	https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/Academic%20Services_11.png	The Quantitative and Psychometric Methods (QPM) program focuses on preparing scholars who have strong research skills in the areas of measurement, statistics, psychometrics, assessment, and research methodology. The QPM program is an advanced strand under the Interdisciplinary PhD in Education Sciences housed in the College of Education and hosted by the Department of Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology.	World-class quantitative and psychometric training preparing future educational research professionals Students completing a degree in Quantitative and Psychometric Methods will have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, including research and teaching universities, testing companies, think tanks, consulting firms, survey polling organizations, school districts, industry, research centers and institutes.
Educational Psychology - Graduate	Master's, Doctoral	MSEd Ph.D	College of Education	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/college-education/educational-psychology-graduate	psychologist, educational, psychology, educational psychology		2019/11/20	https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/Academic%20Services_5.png	The Educational Psychology program focuses on preparing scholars who have strong theoretical, conceptual, and practical ties to education and psychology and who possess exceptional skills in the areas of measurement, statistics, assessment, and research methodology. The program’s focus on social justice includes the scientific consideration of the multiple intrapersonal, interpersonal, and structural factors that influence individuals’ cognition, affect, and behavior in diverse contexts. Graduate students in the program focus on at least one of four areas of specialization: multicultural education, quantitative methods, motivation, and human development. The Educational Psychology program offers two degree options: Master’s of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). The Educational Psychology doctoral and master's programs are open for applications. The deadline for the PhD in Educational Psychology is December 1, 2024. The deadline for MS in Educational Psychology is February 1, 2025.	Diverse career opportunities for educational psychologists The Educational Psychology program prepares students for professional positions in academic institutions and professors or researchers and in a variety of public and private agencies in positions as policy makers, education advisers, and research consultants. Career options are based on the focus of the student’s coursework and the level of degree earned. At the Master’s level, an individual might attain expertise in areas that would be readily marketable in a school system. The individual might work in curriculum development, training programs, setting up testing programs, research, and other areas. Additional job opportunities might be found in training departments of various industries or in divisions of state and federal agencies. At the doctoral level, an individual’s expertise and marketability may be much broader. For example, graduates might opt to teach and/or do research and development in colleges and universities, become administrators in higher education, work in medical education or research, develop and manage training departments in industry, work in various areas of publishing, conduct product design and research and/or program development, consult for or head state and federal agencies, conduct measurement and evaluation in school districts, or establish a private consulting firm.
Electrical Engineering - Graduate	Master's, Doctoral	MS Ph.D	Pigman College of Engineering	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/pigman-college-engineering/electrical-engineering-graduate	electrical engineers, electrical engineers			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/Dr.%20Lau%27s%20Research%20Lab-9222.jpg	The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers advanced studies leading to either a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or a Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering has active research programs in the following areas: power electronics, power systems, electromechanics, computer engineering, control systems, electromagnetics, electro-optics, micro and nano-electronics, signal processing, communication systems, and controls. Departmental laboratories are well-equipped for students’ research. In addition, the Power and Energy Institute of Kentucky provides additional research opportunities.
Epidemiology and Biostatistics PhD	Doctoral	Ph.D	College of Public Health	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/doctoral/college-public-health/epidemiology-and-biostatistics-phd	College of Medicne, ph.d.	https://cph.uky.edu/programs/phd-epidemiology-biostatistics/admissions		https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/ARIALCloseup2005_300dpi_4.jpg	The PhD program in Epidemiology and Biostatistics is a dynamic doctoral program designed to prepare independent researchers for careers in population health data science. Our unique interdisciplinary program offers coursework and experiential training in the application of methodological theory and concepts to address the practical challenges of conducting population-based, clinical and translational research. Our students are poised for positions in the multidisciplinary work environments of academia, government, and industry.	Trainees are encouraged to engage in research teams across campus including projects in the Center for Clinical and Translational Science, Gill Heart Institute, Markey Cancer Center, Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center, Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center, and Center for Research on Violence Against Women. Building on research collaborations, this program is unique in the collaborative approach to cross-disciplinary training and mentoring, providing students with diverse exposures to emerging data trends in public health and biomedical research.	https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/radmila_choate.jpeg	Radmila Choate	Epidemiology and Biostatistics doctoral candidate	"Pursuing a dual doctoral degree in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at UK College of Public Health has enhanced my skillset, helped me develop professionally, and helped me achieve solid outcomes that will benefit my research career."	Arial View W.T. Young Library	a profile photograph of Radmila Choate
Exercise Science - Graduate	Doctoral	Ph.D	College of Education	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/doctoral/college-education/exercise-science-graduate	College of Education, ph.d.			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/Students_Trees_Optimized_3.jpg	The major goal of the Ph.D. Program in Exercise Science is to provide education to qualified students so that they will have a better understanding of the full spectrum of exercise science, as well as an in-depth knowledge of one specific area or discipline. Graduates of the program will be able to conduct exercise science related research, teach at the university level, direct discipline specific education programs, and collaborate with other professionals on various issues pertaining to exercise science and health related topics. Objectives of the program are to: provide a multidisciplinary doctoral program in exercise science with coordinated and expanded course offerings to meet the varied needs and interests of students wishing to pursue a research and/or academic career in the exercise science areas of exercise physiology or biomechanics. develop scientific expertise and knowledge of resources which will enable students to conduct independent research in their given area of expertise. foster cooperative interdisciplinary research. provide opportunities for critical interdisciplinary evaluation of current research trends. participate in guided research projects of sufficiently complex scope and design to prepare students for conducting their own research. prepare leaders to educate others in the area of exercise science.						Students walking path between trees
Family Sciences - Graduate	Master's, Doctoral	MS Ph.D	Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/martin-gatton-college-agriculture-food-environment/family-sciences-graduate	Family Life Educator, Couple and Family Therapist, Extension Specialist, Family Policy Analyst, Family Resource Coordinator, Youth Development Worker, Clinical Case Manager, Program Evaluator, Family Support Worker., Adolescent Development, Aging, Couple & Family Therapy, Family finance & Economics, Family Systems, Family Processes, Families in Society, Internal Dynamics of Families, Human Growth & Development, Human Sexuality, Interpersonal Relationships, Family and Consumer Economics, Family Resource Management, Family and Personal Finance and Counseling, Parent Education & Guidance, Family Life Education Methodology			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/51548665987_33e16af0e3_o.jpg	The Department of Family Sciences at the University of Kentucky offers graduate study toward a M.S. or Ph.D. degree. It also offers two Graduate Certificates for Master’s students, one in Play Therapy and one in Family Financial Therapy.	Three areas of emphasis are available in both programs; the Master's program also offers a fourth, Couple and Family Therapy: Adolescent Development Family Finance and Economics Family Processes The Master’s program uses an integrative approach to learning about understanding and improving individual, family, and community well-being. It prepares students for immediate employment in their chosen area, and also provides a foundation for subsequent matriculation into a doctoral program. The interdisciplinary Ph.D. program includes a number of foundational, statistics, research methods, and area of specialization courses. It prepares students for careers as academics at colleges and universities and as researchers, including as program evaluators or administrators in public and private settings.
Forest & Natural Resource Sciences - Graduate	Master's, Doctoral	MS Ph.D	Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/martin-gatton-college-agriculture-food-environment/forest-natural-resource-sciences	biologist, Conservation Biologist, conservationist, consulting forester, ecologist, environmental consultant, Environmental Scientist, Extension Agent, forest ecologist, forest economist, forest entomologist, forest health specialist, forest hydrologist, forest landscape ecologist, forest manager, forest scientist, forester, geneticist, land manager, landscape ecologist, modeler, natural resource economist, natural resource policy analyst, naturalist, natural resource scientist, park manager, Park Ranger, plant physiologist, ranger, Researcher, scientist, silviculturalist, Soil Scientist, spatial ecologist, stream ecologist, urban ecologist, urban forester, wildlife biologist, wildlife ecologist, wildlife manager, afforestation, Agriculture, best management practices, biodiversity, Bioenergy, Biology, carbon sequestration, climate change, conservation biology, ecological restoration, ecology, endangered species, environmental science, forest ecology, forest economics, forest entomology, forest health, forest hydrology, forest landscape ecology, forest management, forest operations, forester, forestry, Genetics, geography, Geology, GIS, hardwood silviculture, hardwoods, invasive species, landscape ecology, logging, mine reclamation, modeling, natural resource economics, natural resource policy, natural resources, outdoors, plant physiology, remote sensing, resources, restoration, riparian ecology, silviculture, soils, spatial ecology, stream ecology, threatened species, urban ecology, urban forestry, watershed management, watersheds, wildfire, wildland fire, wildlife, wildlife biology, wildlife ecology, wildlife management, woodlands, woods, wood utilization			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/AdobeStock_177766159.jpeg	The M.S. and Ph.D. in Forest and Natural Resource Sciences programs encompass a wide variety of social and natural science disciplines while addressing issues that range from molecular to landscape and societal levels. This broad scope creates a stimulating atmosphere for graduate education and research, leading to innovative approaches in the sustainable management of forest and other natural resources.	Graduate study can be conducted in a variety of disciplines and interdisciplinary topic areas including plant physiology, genetics, forest management, forest soils, economics, invasive species, , wood utilization, wildlife biology and management, conservation biology, forest ecology, silviculture, hydrology, natural resource policy, landscape and spatial ecology, restoration ecology (including mine reclamation), and watershed management.	https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/rachel.png	Rachel L.		Working as a forester on the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests has been an amazing experience. I have been actively mitigating spruce beetle damage in subalpine stands for sustainable timber products, fuel reduction, and regenerating a healthy new age class. The skills and education that I received in the undergraduate and graduate forestry programs at the University of Kentucky have granted me the opportunity to refine and expand my love for our nation’s forests.		Student doing on-site research
Gender & Women's Studies - Graduate (Ph.D)	Doctoral	Ph.D	College of Arts & Sciences	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/doctoral/college-arts-sciences/gender-womens-studies-graduate-phd	teacher, Researcher, social worker, women, gender, studies			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/ARIALCloseup2005_300dpi_5.jpg	The Department of Gender and Women's Studies at the University of Kentucky investigates gender broadly conceived, and the cultures and contributions of women worldwide from feminist/womanist perspectives. The purpose of the department is to develop and coordinate an interdisciplinary curriculum in Gender and Women's Studies at the undergraduate and graduate levels; support critical research, teaching and public programming in Gender and Women's Studies that take into account various beliefs about gender, race, class, and sexuality; and foster interdisciplinary collaboration. The Gender and Women's Studies Department aims to serve the university and the Commonwealth through promotion of equity and commitment to excellence.						Arial View W.T. Young Library
Geological Sciences - Graduate	Master's, Doctoral	MS Ph.D	College of Arts & Sciences	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/geological-sciences-graduate	Economic Geologist, Geochemist, geologist, professor, Geology, Geological Studies, Geology Studies, Geological Sciences, Geological			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/09132011_1115_1.jpg	The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences offers graduate studies leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Geology. Students with degrees in geology, any other natural science, or engineering are invited to apply.						Walkway in front of White Hall Classroom Building
Health Services Research (Graduate)	Doctoral	Ph.D	College of Public Health	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/doctoral/college-public-health/health-services-research-graduate	health services research, health services research, health, services, research, health services		2021/04/07	https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/thumbnail_PHD_HSR%20900_300.jpg	The PhD program in Health Services Research at the University of Kentucky College of Public Health prepares professionals for a career in conducting data-driven health services research. This unique program strongly emphasizes applied health services research skills, including study design, data management, statistics and other quantitative methods. There are opportunities to organize coursework based on interests such as health economics or health outcomes.	Transform our healthcare system Graduates will be prepared to address the practical challenges of conducting health services research in the multidisciplinary research environments of academia, government, consulting and industry. The mentored research program will prepare independent researchers skilled at designing and conducting health services research, leveraging a variety of study designs, using primary data collection approaches, and navigating primary and secondary databases to inform healthcare delivery and health policy. Understand critical health services research issues, including access, quality, and efficiency. Apply theoretical knowledge and conceptual models in support of health services research. Describe key issues and methods in a concentrated substantive area, such as health economics or health outcomes.
Higher Education - Graduate	Master's, Doctoral	MS Ph.D	College of Education	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/college-education/higher-education-graduate	academics, college, university, higher education, Education, higher education, education, higher		2019/11/11	https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/UK%20gateway_0.jpg	The Master of Science in Higher Education (HIED) is a degree program with options of focus in Higher Education Policy and Student Services. The program serves those contemplating careers in higher education or already working in a college or university, as well as those interested in pursuing the study of higher education at the doctoral level. The Ph.D. program in Higher Education requires research on some aspect of higher education, broadly defined. Students may select an area of concentration from the history and philosophy of higher education, the socio-cultural study of higher education, legal and organizational study of higher education, or research, measurement, and evaluation in higher education. Ph.D. dissertations are expected to advance knowledge in the field and/or further develop existing theory. The program is ideally suited for those who wish to develop the scholarly competence required for service as faculty.
History - Graduate	Master's, Doctoral	MA Ph.D	College of Arts & Sciences	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/college-arts-sciences/history-graduate	history, history, Historic			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/CBWalkway_BannerPhoto.jpg	The History Department began teaching graduate students about a century ago. Its program has usually been one of moderate size. Admission is competitive, with eight to twelve students admitted each year. The department admits students to its graduate program who wish to obtain a free-standing M.A. degree, who have earned an M.A. degree at another institution and wish to earn the Ph.D. degree, and who hope to earn both the M.A. and the Ph.D. at the University of Kentucky.
Instruction and Administration - Graduate	Doctoral	Ed.D	College of Education	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/doctoral/college-education/instruction-and-administration-graduate	teacher, professor, instructor, Curriculum, instruction, Curriculum and Instruction			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/20110324_040%20copy.jpg	The Ed.D. in Instruction and Administration prepares students to conduct research, teach, and/or assume leadership roles in the field of curriculum and instruction. Graduates of this program pursue a variety of career opportunities, including: becoming university faculty, assuming advanced leadership positions in schools, districts, and state governments, working for curriculum development companies or private consulting, among others.	The doctorate in Instruction and Administration has three possible areas of emphasis or specializations: General Ed.D. in Instruction and Administration Emphasis in Instructional Systems Design Emphasis in Literary Education					Student instructing another student
Integrated Biomedical Sciences - Graduate (Ph.D.)	Doctoral	Ph.D	College of Medicine	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/doctoral/college-medicine/integrated-biomedical-sciences-graduate-phd	College of Medicne, ph.d., phd medicine, biomedicine phd			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/230713MedSchool20_0.jpeg	Earn a PhD at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine! The Integrated Biomedical Sciences (IBS) is an undifferentiated first-year core curriculum that serves as the entry point for seven doctoral programs housed in the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. Students are admitted to IBS and, at the end of the IBS year, select their doctoral programs in one of these basic science departments: Neuroscience Toxicology and Cancer Biology Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry Physiology IBS provides exposure to cellular and molecular concepts in the biomedical sciences, development of interdisciplinary approaches necessary for innovative research, and flexibility in choosing a research emphasis among 186 faculty in six departments. As part of IBS, students complete coursework, engage in biomedical research through laboratory rotations that facilitate selection of a dissertation mentor, and participate in research seminars. The IBS curriculum is designed for students beginning graduate studies in the fall semester.
Kinesiology & Health Promotion - Graduate	Master's, Doctoral	Ed.D MS	College of Education	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/college-education/kinesiology-health-promotion-graduate	Kinesiology, Kinesiology & Health Promotion, health, kinesiology			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/Students_Trees_Optimized_6.jpg	The Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion offers graduate work leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Education degrees. The Master of Science degree offers concentrations in biomechanics, exercise physiology, health promotion, physical education and sport leadership. The Ed.D. degree has concentrations in health promotion and in physical education.						Students walking path between trees
Linguistics - Graduate (Ph.D)	Doctoral	Ph.D	College of Arts & Sciences	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/doctoral/college-arts-sciences/linguistics-graduate-phd	Linguist, Applied Linguistics, Typography, linguistics, Linguistic, theory, Typology			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/IMG_4261_1.jpg	The Linguistics Graduate Program fosters graduate student research, networking, and collaboration with scholars from across the country and the globe. Faculty members act as mentors and advocates for our students, often engaging in joint research projects. The Linguistics Graduate Student Association (LGSA) hosts the annual Central Kentucky Linguistics Conference (CKLiC) under Department sponsorship. CKLiC provides a place for graduate students in linguistics to engage in professional development with eminent scholars, as well as showcase their own work in a full conference environment. The Department also hosts a number of activities and events, such as multiple reading groups in areas of student interest, an invited speaker series, and various multimedia and gaming initiatives that bring linguistics to a broader audience.						Students gathering at the Memoria Hall Amphitheater
Materials Science & Engineering - Graduate	Master's, Doctoral	MS Ph.D	Pigman College of Engineering	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/pigman-college-engineering/materials-science-engineering-graduate	Materials Engineering, Materials Engineering			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/Jon%20Pham%20Lab%20pt.%202-1427.jpg	The Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering offers programs leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Materials Science and Engineering, with research specialization in the following areas: Ceramics Electronic Materials Metals and Alloys Micro-Materials Nanomaterials Polymers and Composites Surfaces and Interfaces Thin Films
Mechanical Engineering - Graduate	Master's, Doctoral	MS Ph.D	Pigman College of Engineering	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/pigman-college-engineering/mechanical-engineering-graduate	Mechanical Engineer, mechanical engineer			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/V2%20COE%20Wall%20Art_Fall%202024-0474.jpg	Our graduate program at the Lexington campus offers both M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering. Students can work with award-winning faculty on a wide range of research topics including autonomous systems, robotics and controls, experimental fluid mechanics, hypersonics, computational fluid modeling, aeroacoustics, combustion, and aerospace manufacturing and materials, among others. Several major centers and research consortia are affiliated with the department to provide the facilities needed for our student research projects. These include: Aerospace Technologies Autonomy, Robotics and Controls Bioengineering and Biomechanics Energy and Power Production Institute for Sustainable Manufacturing NASA Kentucky Unmanned Systems Research Consortium Vibro-Acoustics Consortium Beyond these centers, faculty members and their students conduct research in numerous specialized laboratories.
Microbiology, Immunology, & Molecular Genetics - Graduate	Doctoral	Ph.D	College of Medicine	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/doctoral/college-medicine/microbiology-immunology-molecular-genetics-graduate	College of Medicne, PhD			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/220616MicrobioLabs594.JPG	The Ph.D. program in Microbiology & Immunology is designed to prepare doctoral candidates for research careers in academia, industry, and government laboratories. The program has at its heart a close student-mentor relationship that allows for maximum flexibility in the development of independent and creative scientists. Students will have the opportunity to join faculty research programs across a spectrum of topics including pathogenic microbiology, virology, cancer cell and molecular biology, and cellular and molecular immunology. Specific research areas include microbial physiology, bacterial pathogenicity, cellular and molecular immunology, tumor immunology, lymphocyte differentiation, membrane biology, molecular virology, molecular genetics, and gene regulation. Students will utilize cutting-edge techniques, including genetic engineering, genomics, bioinformatics, and fluorescence-activated cell sorting. The program of study is tailored to the individual background and career goals of the student and stresses an interdisciplinary approach both in the selection of courses and in the pursuit of research. The most important aspect of the doctoral program is an independent research project under the direction of the student's mentor. Students are expected to develop their reading and writing skills, in part through their participation in graduate seminars, journal clubs, and research seminars, grant-writing, interactions with visiting scholars and attendance at local and national meetings to present their research. All Ph.D. students are supported by a Research Assistantship that provides a yearly stipend, tuition costs, and student health.
Mining Engineering - Graduate	Master's, Doctoral	MS Ph.D	Pigman College of Engineering	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/pigman-college-engineering/mining-engineering-graduate	mining, mining			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/Autonomous%20Underground%20Haulage%20System%20-%20Mining%20Eng-0447.jpg	The programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science in Mining Engineering and Doctor of Philosophy are offered through the Department of Mining Engineering. The objectives of these programs are to provide an advanced level of applied science for use in the mining industry and to offer specified topics for research specialization. The Master of Science in Mining Engineering is a research-oriented degree appropriate for a career in problem solving, research, or technology development.
Neuroscience - Graduate	Doctoral	Ph.D	College of Medicine	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/doctoral/college-medicine/neuroscience-graduate	College of Medicne, ph.d.			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/Screenshot%202025-03-04%20at%2012.58.07%E2%80%AFPM.jpg	The Department of Neuroscience is comprised of a world-class team of scientists and educators who focus their research activities in the dynamic field of Neuroscience, with nearly seven million dollars a year in grant and contract support for biomedical research on the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system. Research strengths include the study of spinal cord and brain injury and repair, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, stroke, epilepsy, and circadian biology. Several faculty are affiliated with translational research centers, including the Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center (SCoBIRC), the Sanders Brown Center on Aging (SBCoA), the Center for Microelectrode Technology (CenMeT), the Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Spectroscopy Center (MRISC), the Center for Advanced Translational Stroke Science (CATSS), and the Epilepsy Center (EpiC).	Doctor of Philosophy The Department of Neuroscience offers a multidisciplinary graduate program leading to the Ph.D. degree. Combined M.D./Ph.D. programs also are available. An energetic faculty and flexible curriculum are directed toward giving the graduate competitive research and teaching credentials. Research in the Department of Neuroscience is largely oriented toward study of the nervous system. State-of-the-art approaches to the structure and function of neural, neuroendocrine, and reproductive systems represent particular strengths of the department. Prospective students should closely examine the faculty research interests in order to determine whether the program fits their interests. Recent updates of the graduate program are designed to emphasize the development of independent research skills and entry into the research laboratory as soon as possible. Entering graduate students spend the first year in basic coursework of the IBS (Integrated Biomedical Sciences) curriculum and research laboratory rotations. Advanced coursework, teaching experiences, and examinations typically are completed by the end of the second year. Thereafter, the student is primarily engaged in research. An active seminar program and opportunities for student presentations at national and international scientific meetings contribute to a stimulating environment.
Nursing - Graduate	Doctoral	Ph.D	College of Nursing	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/doctoral/college-nursing/nursing-graduate	hospital, care-giving, Medical, nurse			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/ARIALCloseup2005_300dpi_11.jpg	The mission of the University of Kentucky College of Nursing is to promote health and well-being through excellence in nursing education, research, practice and service while fostering diversity and inclusion.						Arial View W.T. Young Library
Nutritional Sciences - Graduate	Master's, Doctoral	MS Ph.D	College of Medicine	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/college-medicine/nutritional-sciences-graduate	College of Medicne, ph.d., m.s.			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/ARIALCloseup2005_300dpi_13.jpg	The Department of Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences provides graduate training in Nutritional Sciences. The interdisciplinary Division of Nutritional Sciences enables students in its Ph.D. and Master’s of Science programs to explore the interrelationship between environmental factors and nutrients and their effect on biochemistry, physiology and disease development.	More than 60 faculty members provide teaching and individualized research guidance across 28 departments and divisions at the University’s Colleges of Medicine, Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing and Agriculture, as well as the Colleges of Arts and Sciences and Education. The impact of nutrition on health and disease is becoming increasingly complex and important. Questions related to the impact of nutrients on everything from genetics to whole body metabolism continue to multiply, especially as obesity and associated chronic diseases become increasingly pervasive in industrialized societies. The Division of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Kentucky is an ideal setting to study these multifaceted issues. The Division offers an interdisciplinary program led by nationally renowned faculty that provides a high-quality educational experience across a wide spectrum of nutrition-related subjects. Primary research and training areas target obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. Other areas of specialty include nutrition and oxidative stress, nutrition and aging, clinical nutrition, animal nutrition and food science.					Arial View W.T. Young Library
Pharmaceutical Sciences - Graduate	Doctoral	Ph.D	College of Pharmacy	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/doctoral/college-pharmacy/pharmaceutical-sciences-graduate	pharmacist, Researcher, drug development, drug discovery, Therapeutic, pharmaceutical outcomes and policy, Chemistry, scientist, pharmacy			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/240611pharm_013%20%283%29.JPG	The Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences is a multidisciplinary program designed to prepare motivated individuals for academic, industrial, or government careers in pharmaceutical and biomedical research. It is a graduate training program that encompasses research in areas of pharmaceutical sciences that range from identifying fundamental mechanisms of human disease, to the design, development, and formulation of new medicines, to understanding the impact of drug policies on health care systems. Within this broad scientific framework, students develop individually tailored programs of study to meet their particular research interests and career objectives.	Intense, laboratory-based and data analysis-driven research, using state-of-the-art techniques and instruments, forms the basis of a student’s PhD dissertation. Each student develops the skills and judgment to make a unique, scholarly contribution to our understanding of drugs and how therapies impact human health and disease. Students receive the training that will enable them to become independent scientists who can conduct front-line research in pharmaceutical sciences in industrial, academic or governmental settings. The overall goal of the graduate program is to provide the graduate student with a comprehensive, structured, yet flexible educational experience comprised of both coursework and independent, highly creative research. This goal is supported by additional components, such as research rotations for first-year students and a program-wide seminar series. The intent is to provide both depth and breadth of expertise in the Pharmaceutical Sciences along with developing the creative and critical approach to research that characterizes a PhD-level scientist. Our faculty have established a set of Guiding Principles that direct the evolution of our program to meet these criteria. These can be found at https://pharmacy.uky.edu/apply/phd-program.
Pharmacology - Graduate	Doctoral	Ph.D	College of Medicine	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/doctoral/collegeofmedicine/pharmacology-graduate	College of Medicne, ph.d., m.s.			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/ARIALCloseup2005_300dpi_13.jpg	The Department of Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences provides graduate training in Pharmacology leading to a Ph.D. degree. Almost all graduate students in the College of Medicine are admitted into a joint Integrated Biomedical Sciences (IBS) program rather than being admitted into a specific department. Students take courses in the IBS program throughout their first year, and rotate through four laboratories to identify their dissertation advisor. Students enter the department and laboratory of their choice during the summer following their first year of graduate school.						Arial View W.T. Young Library
Philosophy - Graduate	Doctoral	Ph.D	College of Arts & Sciences	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/doctoral/college-arts-sciences/philosophy-graduate	philosophy, philosophy			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/09132011_1115_5.jpg	The UK graduate program in philosophy aims to prepare students for successful careers as college and university researchers and teachers. We are a pluralistic department with broad competences in most areas of philosophy. The department has particular strengths in the history of philosophy from Plato to Kant, 19th and 20th century Continental philosophy, contemporary metaphysics and epistemology, philosophy of religion, and, ethical, social, and political philosophy.						Walkway in front of White Hall Classroom Building
Physics - Graduate	Doctoral	MS Ph.D	College of Arts & Sciences	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/doctoral/college-arts-sciences/physics-graduate	Physics, physics			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/ARIALCloseup2005_300dpi_16.jpg	The UK Department of Physics and Astronomy comprises 30 regular and 5 active adjunct and/or emeritus faculty members, 8 post-doctoral researchers, 16 office and technical staff members, 78 graduate and 71 undergraduate students. Among its faculty are 10 Fellows of the American Physical Society and several award winning educators. Undergraduate majors and graduate students take a complete array of courses with small class sizes spanning modern topics in physics and astronomy, and they work closely with faculty researchers in studies of nuclear and particle physics, condensed matter and atomic physics, and astronomy and astrophysics.						Arial View W.T. Young Library
Physiology - Graduate	Doctoral	Ph.D	College of Medicine	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/doctoral/college-medicine/physiology-graduate	College of Medicne, ph.d.			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/ARIALCloseup2005_300dpi_17.jpg	The Department of Physiology is a diverse community of basic science researchers. Our areas of research include cardiovascular, neuroscience, metabolic disease and aging. Within those areas of research are 37 primary faculty, 8 joint faculty, 16 trainees and numerous laboratory staff. With over $6.2M in extramural support in FY16, our award-winning investigators are making major advances in biomedical research. Our training programs are preparing scientists for successful careers in academia, industry and government. Our education faculty touch the lives of over 2,000 undergraduate, professional and graduate students each academic year.						Arial View W.T. Young Library
Political Science - Graduate	Doctoral	MA Ph.D	College of Arts & Sciences	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/doctoral/college-arts-sciences/political-science-graduate	political science, political science			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/Quadranglethroughcolumns2006_optimized.jpg	The University of Kentucky has a distinguished history of research and educational achievement. And the Political Science Department has a long tradition of excellent scholarship, effective teaching, and training graduate students to become leading scholars in the discipline.The graduate program trains students to be both excellent teachers and leading scholars. Our recent placement record has been excellent, with students obtaining positions at schools such as the University of Rhode Island, the University of Nebraska-Kearney, the University of South Carolina, and Auburn University.						Bradley Quadrangle through columns
Psychology- Graduate	Doctoral	Ph.D	College of Arts & Sciences	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/doctoral/college-arts-sciences/psychology-graduate	Psychology, psychology			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/20091005_0166_optimized.JPG	The department offers the PhD degree in psychology in two programs: clinical psychology and experimental psychology, the latter subdivided into (1) cognitive neuroscience, and (2) developmental, social, and health psychology. The major goal of the clinical program is to train clinical scientists with a focus on the integration of science and clinical applications, while the major goal of the experimental program is to prepare the student for a career in research in both academic and non-academic settings and in teaching. Doctoral training takes place in the context of research and training clusters that reflect prominent themes, levels of analysis, and methodologies within psychology. Each cluster comprises faculty members whose primary identification is with the cluster and faculty members who have interests relevant to the cluster but whose primary identification is with another cluster.						Students talking on lawn
Public Policy & Administration - Graduate	Master's, Doctoral	MPA MPP Ph.D	Martin School of Public Policy and Administration	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/martin-school-public-policy-and-administration/public-policy-administration	Public Policy, public policy, finance, martin, administration, public			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/ARIALCloseup2005_300dpi_19.jpg	The Martin School of Public Policy and Administration, a research, academic and service unit of the Graduate School, offers the Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration, the Master in Public Administration (MPA), the Master in Public Policy (MPP) degrees and the online Master of Public Financial Management. The Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration is designed to prepare students for positions with academic institutions or policy think tanks.						Arial View W.T. Young Library
Rehabilitation and Health Sciences PhD Program	Doctoral	Ph.D	College of Health Sciences	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/doctoral/college-health-sciences/rehabilitation-and-health-sciences-phd-program	rehabilitation rehab health sciences, doctoral rehabilitation health sciences			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/rhb-compressed-2020.jpg	The mission of the Rehabilitation and Health Sciences PhD Program is to fulfill a leadership role in addressing the rehabilitation and health needs of individuals in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond through research, education and service. Students in the program have the unique opportunity to study with faculty from the different health professions offered in the participating institutions, such as athletic training, communication science and disorders, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistants and health services research, and take courses from faculty specialized in these disciplines. Distance technologies are used to deliver some portions of the program, thus making it more widely accessible. However, all classes are taken in real time and the program is not offered online.
School Psychology - Graduate	Master's, Doctoral	Ed.S Ph.D	College of Education	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/college-education/school-psychology-graduate	School Psychologist, school, psychology, school psychology		2019/11/20	https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/SchoolPsychology.png	The School Psychology Program prepares professional psychologists with educational expertise who can function in a variety of diverse educationally related settings. The “scientist practitioner” and “ecological systems”/”whole child” concepts guide the program. These views foster the conception of the school psychologist as broadly capable of conducting research and practicing effectively with clients, in addition to considering the ecological complex in which the child exists. The School Psychology program offers two degree options: Educational Specialist (EdS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Both programs are approved by through the National Association of School Psychologists and the Doctor of Philosophy program is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association.	A wealth of career opportunities to support children, families, schools, and communities The school psychology programs offer a breadth of classroom choices and a wealth of field experiences. The combination of these classroom and experiential activities result in graduates who are prepared for many of the professional challenges of a school psychologist. The EdS program is a three year program (2 years of coursework, 1 year of internship) while the PhD program is a 5 year program (4 years of coursework, 1 year of internship). Graduates of the programs are afforded a wide variety of opportunities. Specialist graduates are typically employed in public school positions, but opportunities also exist in educational cooperatives, specialized school settings, and agencies. Doctoral graduates have similar opportunities and also have opportunities for college and university teaching, research and program evaluation positions, and a broader array of positions in agencies providing mental health, health, and developmental services to children and adolescents. Placement in appropriate professional positions has been close to 100% in recent years. Our alumni work in P-12 schools, universities and agencies across the commonwealth and many of the 50 states.
Social Work - Graduate (Ph.D)	Doctoral	Ph.D	College of Social Work	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/doctoral/college-social-work/social-work-graduate-phd	social work, Research, educators, researchers, Program Evaluation, program evaluators, administrators, policy analysts, policy analysis, PhD, doctorate, publish, publications, social work, research, educators, researchers, program evaluation, program evaluators, administrators, policy analysts, policy analysis, PhD, doctorate, publish, publications			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/IMG_5939_0.jpg	UK’s Ph.D. in Social Work program is designed to prepare its graduates to be faculty members in social work programs across the country and internationally. There is a strong emphasis on students acquiring the research competencies needed to conduct research and publish their scholarship. At the same time, students learn how to become top-notch educators through teaching assistantships, teaching practica, and a course in teaching. Graduates also find that the doctoral program prepares them to be program evaluators, administrators, policy analysts, and researchers. All of the core curriculum courses are taught on Fridays. Students design their individualized courses with the assistance of their advisor or the Director of the Ph.D. Program.	Ph.D. Career Path Researchers Educators Program Evaluators Administrators Policy Analysts
Sociology - Graduate	Doctoral	MA Ph.D	College of Arts & Sciences	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/doctoral/college-arts-sciences/sociology-graduate	Sociology, sociology			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/wildcat%20statue%20image_0.JPG	The Department of Sociology at the University of Kentucky currently only admits students pursuing a Ph.D. degree. Students can earn an M.A. degree as part of the Ph.D. program only. Graduate students choose an area of specialization related to the following faculty areas of expertise: Crime, Law, and Deviance; Environment and Society; Health and Medical Sociology, and Social Inequalities. Additionally, all students are well trained in sociological theory and social science research methods. Our program emphasizes preparing graduate students for a variety of career options in academic and applied settings by building foundational sociological knowledge and skills and providing many professional development opportunities.
Statistics - Graduate	Master's, Doctoral	MS Ph.D	College of Arts & Sciences	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/college-arts-sciences/statistics-graduate	statistics, Applied Statistics, online, stats, Math, life science, statistics, applied statistics, online, stats, math			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/171107WILLYTNIGHT03A_1.JPG	The Department of Statistics offers programs of study leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy. Both the M.S. and the Ph.D. program offer a Mathematical Statistics track, as well as a Biostatistics track. The latter track is designed for students who envision a future at the interface of Statistics and the Life Sciences.
Toxicology & Cancer Biology - Graduate	Doctoral	MS Ph.D	College of Medicine	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/doctoral/college-medicine/toxicology-cancer-biology-graduate	College of Medicne, ph.d.			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/WTYoung.jpg	The Department of Toxicology and Cancer Biology is a multidisciplinary unit for research and graduate education in the broad areas of toxicology and cancer biology. Our mission is to provide students with an education in toxicology and cancer biology that is based on an understanding of biochemistry, physiology, molecular biology, cell biology, genetics and systems biology. This is coupled with in-depth research experience on the mechanisms by which environmental agents cause disease, with primary emphases in the areas of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegeneration.	Doctor of Philosophy For students specifically interested in a Ph.D. in Toxicology, direct application and admission to the Toxicology doctoral program offers several opportunities. Students directly admitted to Toxicology may select a dissertation mentor from among Core faculty and all Joint faculty of Toxicology and Cancer Biology. Together, these faculty offer students directly admitted to Toxicology a full spectrum of research programs related to environmental, agricultural and biomedical toxicology.
Veterinary Science - Graduate	Master's, Doctoral	MS Ph.D	Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment	No Online Option	https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/martin-gatton-college-agriculture-food-environment/veterinary-science-graduate	University Professor, research scientist, teacher, equine, horse, pathology, virology, Microbiology, parasitology, immunology, Genetics, reproductive physiology, pharmacology, musculoskeletal sciences, infectious disease			https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/51536294568_415c416708_o.jpg	The overall mission of the Veterinary Science graduate program is to provide opportunities for students to become talented scientists who are creative, critical and independent thinkers with the contemporary skills and knowledge to perform independent research and to effectively communicate their results. A primary goal of the research is to improve our understanding of the biology of Equidae. Emphasis is placed on investigating the causes and mechanisms that affect the production and performance of horses, regardless of breed.	Teaching the next generation of scientists and researchers is part of the Department of Veterinary Science's core mission. The department offers a pre-veterinary medicine advising program that prepares students to meet requirements for veterinary schools in the United States. The department offers graduate degrees in a master of science and doctor of philosophy. The department also hosts several postdoctoral scholars and visiting scientists from various countries each year.

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