1.2k PhD programmes in Canada

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biostatistics offered by the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes engaging and cutting-edge learning opportunities. 

The Sociology - Population Dynamics option at McGill University: provides graduate training in demographic methods (including life table analyses) and enhance students’ knowledge of critical population issues. 

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

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Entomology - Environment offered by the Department of Natural Resource Sciences in the Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes thought-provoking and practical learning opportunities. 

The Systems Design Engineering - Aeronautics programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in engineering systems innovation, aerospace challenges, and multidisciplinary design research.

The PhD in History at Concordia University Montréal allows you to gain expertise in a broad range of topics, including law and society, media and popular culture, and transnationalism and empire. 

By pursuing a PhD at the Department of Mathematics and Statistics from Concordia University Montréal, you will play a critical role in shaping and advancing the mathematical sciences.

The PhD in Social and Cultural Analysis at Concordia University Montréal combines elements of anthropology and sociology to examine a range of social questions. 

The Secondary Education PhD program at the University of Alberta is geared towards developing a scholarly knowledge base in education, becoming skillful at engaging in educational research, and preparing for research and scholarship in higher education contexts: most commonly faculties of education and educational research institutes.

At the University of Alberta, we offer our graduate students a phd program degree in Medical Genetics. 

The Department of Pharmacology at University of Alberta offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in pharmacology.

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Alberta offers graduate programs in linguistics leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy.

The Economics - Applied Economics programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in economic analysis, econometrics, and public policy research through rigorous doctoral-level study and original research.

The Department of Materials Engineering at University of British Columbia (MTRL) is one of the top-rated materials programs in North America with activities spanning our internationally-leading program in hydrometallurgy to our leading edge research and teaching in sustainability, nanomaterials, biomaterials and composites.

The Philosophy - Applied Philosophy programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in ethical reasoning, critical analysis, and the application of philosophical inquiry to contemporary issues.

The Anthropology program at York University focuses on the social/cultural anthropology of contemporary societies. The program is ideally suited to students who are independent thinkers and who value flexibility.

The Recreation and Leisure Studies - Aging, Health and Well-Being programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced research expertise in aging, health promotion, leisure, and well-being across diverse populations and care settings.

The Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) degree at University of British Columbia examines the social, linguistic, educational, cognitive, cultural and political processes affecting the teaching, learning, assessment, and use of English as an additional language locally and globally.  

For more than 80 years, our History graduate program at University of British Columbia has promoted this analysis from social, cultural, political, and intellectual perspectives in diverse contexts throughout the world.

This Educational Studies PhD is a research-oriented program at University of Victoria for students interested in any areas offered in the department, including the specializations below. It is designed to prepare educational leaders who demonstrate creative and critical scholarship, proficiency in a broad area of learning and high scholarly attainment.