1.2k PhD programmes in Canada

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Geography offered by the Department of Geography in the Faculty of Science at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes interdisciplinary and comprehensive learning opportunities.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemistry offered by the Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes analytical and rigorous learning opportunities. 

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Neuroscience offered at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes interdisciplinary and stimulating learning opportunities. 

The PhD in Political Science offered by the Department of Political Science in the Faculty of Arts at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes demanding and intellectually stimulating learning opportunities. 

Intensive, selective and challenging, our Comparative Law doctoral program at McGill University is ideal for scholars intent on deepening and broadening their critical understanding of the law, as well as their original engagement with it.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Sociology - Gender and Women's Studies offered by the Department of Sociology in the Faculty of Arts at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes interdisciplinary and comprehensive learning opportunities. 

The Ph.D. in Educational Studies - Gender and Women's Studies at McGill University provides an integrative perspective on education by drawing on a range of related disciplines and research orientations. 

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Human Nutrition offered by the School of Human Nutrition in the Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes specialized and innovative learning opportunities. 

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Anthropology - Neotropical Environment offered by the Department of Anthropology in the Faculty of Arts at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes challenging and specialized learning opportunities. 

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Cell Biology offered by the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes challenging and forward-thinking learning opportunities.

At Animal Science - 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 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. 

The Ph.D. Microbiology and Immunology degree at McGill University is now required for many scientific positions that lead to higher levels of responsibility. 

Earth and Environmental Sciences focuses on environment, water, climate, geochemistry and geology. This degree is offered at McMaster University.

The PhD Finance Program in Business Administration at University of British Columbia welcomes applications from individuals planning research-oriented academic careers.

The Measurement, Evaluation and Research Methodology Program at University of British Columbia is dedicated to advancing the science and practice of measurement, program evaluation, and research methodology in the social and behavioral sciences (e.g., Psychology, Education, Quality of Life Studies, Health Studies). 

The Oceanography Program at University of British Columbia builds on a proven record of accomplishments of the core faculty of the Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences Department that supervised several hundred graduate students. 

The PhD in Theatre Studies at University of Victoria offers training and mentorship from leading theatre scholars and professionals to support the development of a research project that marks an original contribution to the field of theatre studies.

The Geography - Water programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced research expertise in geography, water systems, and sustainable solutions to complex global water challenges.

In our PhD Mechanical Engineering program at University of Victoria, you’ll advance the field of mechanical engineering. Your independent, original research will combine with coursework to enrich your studies, and your dissertation will showcase your work.