1.2k PhD programmes in Canada

Biology (Saint John) at the University of New Brunswick offers opportunities for terrestrial, freshwater, estuarine, and marine research, with diverse and dynamic field sites in our back yard. The faculty is also diverse, from chemists through ecologists, with expertise in these ecosystems.

The Mathematics Education programme offered by Simon Fraser University develops advanced expertise in mathematical pedagogy, quantitative reasoning, and educator development.

This Educational Studies program at University of Prince Edward Island also promotes collaborative work with colleagues in educational endeavours and lifelong professional development.

Saskatchewan is known as the "bread basket of Canada," referring to its strength as a primary producer of agricultural commodities and its contributions to agro-biological science and biotechnology. We offer a degree in Food Science at the University of Saskatchewan. 

The Centre for Medieval Studies at the University of Toronto provides interdepartmental programs in the medieval period, leading to the Doctor of Philosophy.

The graduate program in Family Relations and Human Development (PDF file) at University of Guelph take an interdisciplinary approach in the study of family dynamics and individual development within the context of the family across the life-span.

The graduate program in Applied Human Nutrition at University of Guelph draws on several perspectives in applied human nutrition, including those from the behavioural, biological, and social sciences and spans all age groups in its focus on the role of nutrition in health and well-being.

The Doctor of Philosophy program in Molecular Genetics at the University of Toronto offers research training in a broad range of genetic systems from bacteria and viruses to humans.

The Department of Renewable Resources at University of Alberta offers programs leading to the course-based degrees of Master of Agriculture, Master of Forestry, and thesis-based degrees of Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy.

A PhD in Religion at Concordia University Montréal allows you to expand your study into how religious belief continues to impact the world. Concordia's Department of Religions and Cultures is one of the largest in Canada, with faculty expertise in the world's major traditions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. 

The Education PhD course from program Queen's University works on a mentorship model where new scholars work closely with established experts and collaborative research groups.

The GeoEngineering PhD program from Queen's University is a collaboration between faculty members at Queen's University and the Royal Military College (RMC). 

The Department of Music at University of Alberta offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Arts, Master of Music, Doctor of Music, and Doctor of Philosophy. 

The Department of Psychology at Western University - Canada is pleased to offer students graduate studies in many areas of psychology. 

Memorial University of Newfoundland's Department of Philosophy offers a thriving intellectual community where students are invited to explore the nature and problems of human existence and human thought.

The Rehabilitation Science PhD program from Queen's University mission is to educate and train scholars to conduct research in the rehabilitation sciences and translate knowledge through mentorship and collaboration.

The PhD in Film and Moving Image Studies at Concordia University Montréal trains the next generation of film scholars in the dominant forms of contemporary visual culture.

Statistical Sciences involves the study of random phenomena and encompasses a broad range of scientific, industrial, and social processes. This Statistics program is offered at the University of Toronto.

The Doctoral Program in Women and Gender Studies (DWGS) at the University of Toronto offers a particular focus on feminist colonial, post-colonial, diasporic and transnational studies.

The Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (PhD) program at the University of Manitoba offers graduate students advanced training in clinical microbiology and infectious disease care, as well as collaborative research opportunities in molecular pathogenesis of microbial disease, immunobiology of infection, molecular mechanisms of antimicrobial action, microbial resistance and epidemiology.