11 PhD programmes offered by the university

The doctoral program in Health Sciences at Ontario Tech University focuses on providing students with opportunities to develop the knowledge and skills required to conduct high-quality research that culminates into a PhD research thesis.

Focus areas of research in this Mechanical Engineering program at Ontario Tech University include mechatronics and manufacturing, as well as energy and thermofluids engineering. Automotive systems are also a major focus, as this discipline relates to many applications in mechanical engineering.

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.

The PhD in Criminology and Social Justice at Ontario Tech University combines disciplinary and specialized study in Criminology, study in qualitative research methods and statistics, and applied learning experiences to prepare students to work in a variety of settings.

The PhD in Forensic Psychology at Ontario Tech University combines disciplinary and specialized study in Forensic Psychology, study in research methods and statistics, and applied learning experiences to prepare students to work in a variety of settings.

The PhD in Materials Science program is jointly offered by Ontario Tech University and Trent University. Courses are taught by faculty from both institutions via traditional face-to-face instruction, augmented by the collaborative implementation of lectures and research meetings at a distance.

The doctoral program in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Ontario Tech University aims to furnish students with the highest possible level of knowledge and scholarship in their areas of expertise.

Graduates of the Nuclear Engineering program at Ontario Tech University will be able to work in research labs in both industry and government or as academics in universities. 

Aimed at working professionals, the Doctor of Education (EdD) at Ontario Tech University provides students with the critical skills necessary to better navigate the increasingly complex and constantly changing educational framework.

The goal of the Computer Science PhD program at Ontario Tech University is to produce a new breed of computer science graduates that have a broad background in information technology along with project management and people skills.

The PhD in Modelling and Computational Science program, led by an interdisciplinary faculty team at Ontario Tech University, is at the confluence of mathematics, science and computer science and is built on a solid foundation of high-quality research that is relevant to the needs of society.