1.2k PhD programmes in Canada

Dalhousie University's Juris Doctor in Law programme offers a first-class legal education that opens doors to many careers. Dalhousie’s Schulich School of Law provides you with an excellent grounding in legal theory and practice, and you will have many opportunities to gain practical experience that will prepare you to take on any challenge that comes your way.

Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology programme offers you the opportunity to become a competent scientist capable of initiating and maintaining independent research programmes in either academic or industrial settings. Possible careers include: Professor, Government consultant or regulator, Intellectual property manager, Patent agent 

Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Mathematics programme offers you the opportunity to collaborate with engineers and scientists on complex engineering challenges. With this PhD, you’re well equipped to enter a variety of fields, such as aerospace, biotechnology, telecommunications, finance, environmental science, manufacturing, technology, healthcare, finance, and energy.

Dalhousie University's PhD in Civil Engineering programme provides the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research that addresses critical infrastructure challenges, develop specialized expertise in areas such as transportation, earth and environment, structures and materials, geotechnical, and petroleum engineering.

Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering programme focuses on cutting-edge research and technology transfer. This programme prepares you for a successful career in communications, micro/nanoelectronics, photonic and optics, power systems and energy, RF/microwave wireless, or robotics. 

Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in French programme offers you the opportunity to specialize in French literature, linguistics or francophone culture. A PhD degree opens the doors toward careers in universities and research centres nationally and internationally, and in information technologies and communications.  

Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Epidemiology and Applied Health Research programme offers you the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in research methodology, biostatistics, and health policy. Graduates go on to have meaningful careers in a variety of health-related sectors: government, non-government organizations, not-for-profit, academia, hospitals, and the private sector. 

The PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at Saint Mary's University emphasizes the scientific study of work through research, course work, and applied experiences. Our PhD students build expertise through independent research projects, a dissertation and active engagement in the field through departmental activities and conferences.

The program at McGill University may also be taken as a Religious Studies - Gender and Women's Studies option where students focus on gender-related issues and feminist research and methodologies.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Geography - Environment 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 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. 

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 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 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 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 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.

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 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. 

The Ph.D. East Asian Studies (Ad Hoc) program at McGill University requires a thesis that engages with current theoretical and methodological issues and uses both primary and secondary sources in East Asian languages.