1.2k PhD programmes in Canada

No matter where your interests in the life sciences may lie, the Biological Sciences department provides exceptional opportunities for learning and mentorship to all students. The PhD in Biological Sciences at the University of Manitoba offers more intensive training in research and application in a broad range of biological disciplines.

Groundbreaking research is conducted at the University of Toronto's Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering in eight main areas.

Traditional elements of this Environmental Sciences PhD program at University of Prince Edward Island include the development of a research dissertation in a field of interest in the environmental sciences, the completion and approval of a candidacy examination, and a final oral defence. 

The Department of Educational Policy Studies at University of Alberta strives to develop critical and creative scholars who have a substantive understanding of the important systemic and contextual factors that bear upon Canadian and international education.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in School/Applied Child Psychology offered by the Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology in the Faculty of Education at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes advanced and thought-provoking learning opportunities.

At the University of Alberta, we offer our gtaduate students a phd program degree in Surgery. Join us! 

The Department of Political Science at University of Alberta offers programs leading to the Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science, and the Master of Arts in Policy Studies.

At the University of Alberta, we offer our graduate students a PhD degree in Physics. You are welcome to join us! 

At University of Alberta, the Department of Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, offers graduate programs leading to the MSc and PhD degrees in cell biology.

The Department of Anthropology at University of Alberta offers the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Arts (thesis-based). 

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mental Health offered at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes evolving and in-depth learning opportunities. 

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

The Division of Biomedical Sciences (BMS) in the Faculty of Medicine at the Memorial University of Newfoundland hosts the Bioscience of Health and Disease graduate program, offering students the opportunity to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree.

The PhD program in Psychological Science at Lakehead University is a research-intensive program in all areas of psychology including biological, cognitive, individual and social bases of behaviour.

The Division of Clinical Epidemiology in the Faculty of Medicine at the Memorial University of Newfoundland hosts the Clinical Epidemiology graduate program, offering students the opportunity to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. 

The Ph.D. Geography program at University of Guelph offers opportunities for advanced research in the areas of socio-economic spaces and change, environmental governance and management, and biophysical systems and processes. 

The PhD Human Health and Nutritional Sciences program at University of Guelph is offered in: biomechanics; nutrition, exercise and metabolism; and nutritional and nutraceutical sciences. The focus is on physical activity and diet as powerful lifestyle determinants of human health. 

The PhD in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Toronto is a research-intensive program that immerses students in the application of biomedical sciences and engineering principles to advance solutions for challenges in human health.

This Gender Studies PhD program from Queen's University sustains our program focus on critical race, gender, and sexuality studies while offering advanced training in applications of Gender Studies research within work for social change.

The Department of Geography and Planning ​at the University of Toronto offers facilities for research leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.