1.2k PhD programmes in Canada

The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatchewan, a province known for its agricultural production and advanced research in Biological Engineering.

Are you wanting a rewarding research career in industry, academia or the health sciences? The Human Anatomy and Cell Science PhD program at the University of Manitoba provides students with the opportunity to conduct innovative and groundbreaking research that will help to advance the medical sciences and improve future methods of disease diagnosis and management.

Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies (GSWS) doctor of philosophy (PhD) program at Simon Fraser University offers interdisciplinary study and research leading to a doctorate. 

The School of Translation and Interpretation (STI) at University of Ottawa offers graduate programs leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Translation Studies.

The Peace and Conflict Studies program at the University of Manitoba provides an interdisciplinary approach to analyzing and resolving social conflicts through innovative peace research that examines the structural roots of social conflicts, division and inequalities; and the strategies for building community and promoting peace and justice.

One of the strongest and most diversified graduate English programs in North America, the University of Toronto’s Graduate English Department presents a wide array of approaches to the study of literature that includes both rigorous historical scholarship and the innovations of new theoretical, cultural, and interdisciplinary methods.

The PhD in Modelling and Computational Science program, led by an interdisciplinary faculty team at Ontario Tech University, is at the confluence of mathematics, science and computer science and is built on a solid foundation of high-quality research that is relevant to the needs of society.

The Public Health Sciences PhD program from Queen's University has broadened its PhD program to include all areas of research expertise represented in our faculty including, but not limited to, epidemiology, biostatistics, qualitative, program evaluation, clinical epidemiology, health equity, global health, indigenous health, and health economics.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Nursing at the Western University - Canada prepares nurse scientists to conduct research and to assume major roles in the development, evaluation and dissemination of knowledge about issues of interest to Nursing. 

The Developmental Psychology and Education (DPE) program at the University of Toronto is for those who wish to construct an overall perspective on developmental psychology and human development and their implications for practice with children in educational and other applied settings. 

The Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies at the University of Toronto offers graduate programs leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree. The centre’s own core courses focus on the program fields of Dramatic Theory, Dramaturgy, and Theatre History.

The Applied Health Sciences program at the University of Manitoba is dedicated to improving health using inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary approaches.

This Mathematics and Statistics PhD program from Queen's University is the training grounds for research scientists. A large portion of all fundamental research is carried out at universities, and graduate programs play an important role.

University of British Columbia has granted Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Sociology since 1970, although the first sociology course was taught at the university as long ago as 1921.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical and Computer Engineering Program at University of British Columbia is for students interested in pursuing advanced studies and research in Biomedical Technologies, Communications Systems, Computer and Software Systems, Energy Systems, or Micro and Nano Technologies. 

The Department of Medical Genetics at University of British Columbia is an inspiring and productive community of scholars of genetics and genomics. It is an outstanding provider of knowledge, technical expertise, and compassionate care for our patients.

The French Studies programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in Francophone culture, literary scholarship, and digital textual heritage.

The Graduate Program in French Studies at University of British Columbia offers a dynamic curriculum that focuses on a contextualized understanding of the languages, literatures, and cultures of France, Québec, and the Francophone world.  

The Kinesiology and Health Sciences - Aeronautics programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced research expertise in human performance, health sciences, and aeronautics to address challenges in aviation, aerospace, and space environments.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Italian Studies offered at the University of Toronto prepares students for a career in teaching and scholarship.