1.2k PhD programmes in Canada

The Chemical Engineering - Nanotechnology programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced research expertise in chemical processes, nanomaterials, and emerging technologies for energy, biotechnology, and environmental applications.

The Chemistry - Quantum Information programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in molecular sciences, quantum technologies, and information-processing research.

The Kinesiology and Health Sciences - Aging, Health and Well-Being programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in healthy aging, older-adult care, and lifespan wellness research.

The doctoral (PhD) program in Integrated Studies In Land and Food Systems from University of British Columbia creates opportunities for students to develop and strengthen research capabilities and advanced knowledge. 

The Chemistry - Nanotechnology programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in chemical sciences, nanoscale technologies, and advanced materials research.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at University of British Columbia is a broad-based department with a wide range of research interests covering many key topics in contemporary physics, astronomy, and applied physics.  

The Psychology programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in human behaviour, mental processes, and psychological research.

This Counselling and Psychotherapy PhD degree from Yorkville University is intended to bring clinical practitioners at the forefront of the emergence of counselling and psychotherapy as a distinct profession from other health and helping professions.

Building on our unique MSW program that emphasizes the critical analysis of social policy, social work practice and leadership, the Social Work PhD program at McMaster University focuses on social work and social justice.

The Sustainability Management - Aeronautics programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in organizational resilience, responsible innovation, and future-focused transportation systems.

The Chemistry - Co-op programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced research expertise in chemical sciences through original investigation and industry-based laboratory experience.

The Vision Science programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in visual function, ocular research, and eye-health innovation.

The Economics - Applied Economics - Water programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in economic modelling, resource policy, and water-related decision-making.

SCARP is interested in attracting students to its PhD Planning program at University of British Columbia who are interested in topics broadly related to the transition to sustainability through the democratization of planning approaches. 

The PhD in Clinical Psychology at University of Victoria will prepare you for clinical practice or academic and research careers. 

This Economics program at York University focuses on applied economic theory. We offer a one-year, course-work master’s degree program as well as a PhD program.

The Gender, Feminist and Women's Studies program from York University focus is on feminist perspectives on women and gender as they intersect with sexualities, race, ethnicity, class, ability and age. It encourages research projects that encompass more than one area.

In our Law and Society PhD program at University of Victoria, you’ll study applied legal methodology and conduct original research.

The Kinesiology program at McMaster University is primarily research oriented with opportunities for study in human performance physiology, exercise rehabilitation, motor behaviour and control, health psychology and biomechanics.

History is the study of change and continuity in human communities over time. This PhD in History is offered at McMaster University.