1.2k PhD programmes in Canada

The PhD in the Individualized Program (INDI) at Concordia University Montréal gives you the opportunity to design your own research goals in areas not covered by existing graduate programs and explore topics outside the normal boundaries of research and creation. 

The PhD in Information and Systems Engineering at Concordia University Montréal gives you the skills necessary to lead independent and collaborative research for universities, governments and companies, addressing current and future challenges in information and systems engineering. 

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Alberta offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Sciences-Obstetrics and Gynecology either as part of a post-MD training program or as an independent degree program for prospective students proceeding from an undergraduate or a Master of Science degree. 

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

The PhD in Humanities, based in the Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies in Society and Culture (CISSC), can be undertaken in many areas of interdisciplinary expertise at Concordia University Montréal. 

The PhD in Software Engineering program at Concordia University Montréal leads to the highest degree offered by the Faculty and is designed to provide students an opportunity to obtain the greatest possible expertise in their chosen field through intensive research.

The Health Research Methodology program at McMaster University focuses on developing competency and leadership in research methodology that promotes the integration of health relevant disciplinary perspectives to create rigorous and innovative evaluation strategies and frameworks.

The French doctoral program at McMaster University focuses on the literatures, films and cultures of the Francophone world.

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.

The Nursing program at University of Alberta creates opportunities to develop advanced knowledge and skills that support inquiry and research to address issues in  health care and nursing practice. 

The Department of Music at University of Alberta offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Arts, Master of Music, Doctor of Music, and Doctor of Philosophy. 

The Department of Economics at University of Alberta offers a course-based Master of Arts program, a course-based Master of Arts program with a specialization in Economics and Finance and a thesis-based PhD program.

The Atmospheric Science (ATSC) program at the University of British Columbia is interdisciplinary, with professors in the departments of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science; Geography; Chemistry; Mathematics; Soil Science; and Mechanical Engineering.

The Applied Mathematics programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in mathematical modelling, computational analysis, and quantitative problem solving.

The PhD program in Business Administration at the McMaster University offers students the opportunity to study and conduct leading-edge research with some of the top researchers in their fields. 

The Accounting programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in financial reporting, managerial decision processes, and scholarly investigation.

The PhD in Computer Science programme at Concordia University Montréal leads to the highest degree offered by the Faculty and is designed to provide students an opportunity to obtain the greatest possible expertise in their chosen field through intensive research.

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

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Plant Science - Bioinformatics offered by the Department of Plant Science in the Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes in-depth and challenging learning opportunities. 

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Communication Studies offered by the Department of Art History & Communications in the Faculty of Arts at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes advanced and stimulating learning opportunities.