50 PhD programmes in Biology in Canada

Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Physiology and Biophysics programme offers you the opportunity to expand your options. Gain the skills you need to become a strong independent researcher or university professor.

Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Biology programme addresses environmental concerns and the sustainable utilization of natural resources, within an exceptionally vibrant research community.. 

The Biochemistry - Chemical Biology program from McGill University is engaged in a diverse range of research topics which span structural biology, enzymology, nucleic acid research, signalling pathways, single molecule biophysics, and biophysical chemistry of living tissues. 

Precision health (e.g. genome sequencing, sequencing of a person’s entire genetic code) is transforming clinical care. We offer a Genetic and Genomic Counselling degree at the University of British Columbia.

Biology is one of the most significant and exciting fields of science in the world today. Biologists study a broad range of topics in living systems that are highly relevant to our communities. This degree is offered at McMaster University.

The Department of Medical Biophysics at the University of Toronto is an interdisciplinary department with a strong history of excellence and discovery in cancer research, treatment, and beyond.

Biology (Saint John) at the University of New Brunswick offers opportunities for terrestrial, freshwater, estuarine, and marine research, with diverse and dynamic field sites in our back yard. The faculty is also diverse, from chemists through ecologists, with expertise in these ecosystems.

The primary objective of the PhD in Applied Bioscience program at Ontario Tech University is to train students to become high-quality researchers at the interface between chemistry and biology.

Prepare yourself to work in the field of dentistry at one of the most highly respected dental schools in North America. Hone your skills through hands on clinical experiences led by world-renowned instructors and researchers with this Oral Biology program at the University of Manitoba.

The Biology (Fredericton) degree at the University of New Brunswick is centered on the development and performance of an original research project, ranging from the molecular level through a broad range of interests in organismal biology to ecology and evolutionary biology.

The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Graduate Program at University of British Columbia provides advanced, research-based education that will prepare students for a career in academic, industrial, or professional positions in British Columbia and beyond.  

In its broadest term, chemical biology is defined as the application of chemical principles to biochemistry and the medical sciences. This Chemical Biology degree is offered at McMaster University.

At Microbiology - Bioinformatics from McGill University thesis must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Bioresource Engineering Bioresource Engineering - Environment offered by the Department of Bioresource Engineering in the Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes skill-enhancing and cutting-edge learning opportunities.

The Biology - Water programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in biological systems, aquatic challenges, and interdisciplinary water research.

The Microbiology and Immunology programme at University of British Columbia involves immune cells, bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites. Students can investigate the ecology, evolution and environments of micro-organisms, the diseases they cause, the microbiome and its influence on the immune system and our health, immunity and disease.

The Genome Science and Technology graduate program from University of British Columbia is a trans-disciplinary program that combines genomic research with leading-edge technology development in genome sciences for students pursing an M.Sc. or Ph.D. 

Become an independent scientist by earning your PhD in Biological Sciences at University of Montreal! Prove your ability to develop unique knowledge in a field of your choice.

Pursue scientific questions at the boundaries of knowledge through graduate studies in Biology at the University of Regina. 

This Biology program at University of Saskatchewan encourages collaboration with other colleges in our university such as the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, the College of Medicine, or the College of Agriculture and Bioresources.