1.2k PhD programmes in Canada

Mathematics truly has a limitless future. Our capacity for flight and mechanized travel, the complexity of medicine and all our digital technologies are just the top of mind examples of our reliance today on applied math. At the University of Manitoba, students have access to a rich curriculum, comprising both a solid coverage of major areas in mathematics and highly specialized advanced courses.

The doctor of philosophy (PhD) in the School of Mechatronic Systems Engineering at Simon Fraser University is a program intended for those who wish to develop advanced independent research skills.

The Literacies, Texts and Languages programme offered by Simon Fraser University develops advanced expertise in meaning-making practices, communicative expression, and cultural interpretation.

The PhD in Policy Studies at Toronto Metropolitan University is the first and only interdisciplinary doctoral programme of its kind in Canada.

Our Computer Science doctoral program at University of Saskatchewan provides students with intensive training in the scientific enterprise for those wishing to pursue academic or industrial research careers.

You can become a specialist in areas such as endodontics or oral and maxillofacial surgery through our Dentistry (Specialist Training) PhD program at the University of Toronto.

Graduates from all areas of the Music program at the University of Toronto occupy leading positions in music departments across Canada and around the world.​

Geography focuses on environment and health, geographic information systems and social geography. This degree is offered at McMaster University.

The department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour (PNB) at McMaster University offers this PhD program in Psychology.

A PhD in Mechanical Engineering at the Concordia University Montréal gives you technical expertise in specific areas of the field, including industrial control, computer-aided vehicle engineering, composites and computational fluid dynamics.

The PhD in Biology at Concordia University Montréal is a research-intensive program that will enhance your expertise while placing an emphasis on creativity and innovation.

At the University of Alberta, we offer our graduate students a PhD degree in Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology.

The Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology at University of Alberta offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy.

The Health Information Science program at Western University - Canada consists of two required courses, the option to conduct Guided Reading courses or elective courses in the area of study, the passing of a comprehensive exam and completion and defence of a thesis.

The work of all our Medical Biophysics students at Western University - Canada, considered collectively, represents substantial accomplishments in a wide spectrum of physical, biological, and clinical science. 

Research facilities and lecture courses for graduate programs are offered by the Department of Biomedical Engineering at University of Alberta. 

The PhD program in Resource and Environmental Management at Simon Fraser University provides an opportunity for pursuing high-level research and interdisciplinary education in natural resources and environmental management.

The Ph.D. program in Statistics at Simon Fraser University provides in-depth training in the discipline of statistics with the goal of developing research expertise. The program is designed to allow a student to specialize in a particular area of statistics. 

The M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs in Health Sciences at University of Saskatchewan are thesis-based graduate programs for graduate students performing intensive research within the College of Medicine. 

Throughout the English PhD course from Queen's University, you’ll learn to read perceptively, analyze clearly, and above all, communicate effectively.