41 PhD programmes in Health Sciences in Canada

The PhD in Population Studies in Health at the University of Lethbridge is interdisciplinary in nature and delivered jointly by the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Lethbridge.

Our PhD Health Sciences program from Simon Fraser University immerses students in advanced research in health sciences, and equips them with the skills, expertise, and critical-thinking to succeed in academia and beyond. 

The Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME) at the University of Toronto is training Canada’s future health leaders and researchers through its outstanding degree programs.

The Public Health Sciences - Aging, Health and Well-Being programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in population aging, health policy, and care-system evaluation.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Experimental Medicine offered by the Division of Experimental Medicine in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes transformative and high-level learning opportunities.

The School of Population and Public Health at University of British Columbia offers a research-oriented PhD program that enables students with a masters degree to advance their knowledge and skills in epidemiological and biostatistical methods.

The Applied Health Sciences PhD program at Brock University is centered in the development of knowledge through the systematic evaluation of evidence related to the health and well-being of individuals and groups.

Global Health promotes equity in health and addresses current and future global health issues in innovative and multidisciplinary ways. This degree is offered at McMaster University.

This Health Sciences MD/PhD program at McMaster University is designed to train the next generation of clinician-scientists, individuals who will pursue research as a major career priority and be at the forefront of medical research and innovation.

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 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Experimental Surgery offered by the Department of Surgical and Interventional Sciences in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences at McGill University  is a research-intensive program that emphasizes cutting-edge and engaging learning opportunities. 

This Health Quality PhD course from Queen's University will prepare experts who will improve the delivery of healthcare through teaching, developing new methodologies and theoretical frameworks, as well as testing innovation in the field of health quality.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pediatrics and Child Health program at the University of Manitoba is designed to provide students with a unique learning opportunity to increase their understanding of pediatric health and research.

The Rehabilitation and Health Leadership program fromQueen's University is designed to produce purposeful, inspirational and effective ‘leader scholars’ who advance rehabilitation and health in canada and beyond.

The Population Health doctoral program is offered through a collaboration of five faculties at the University of Ottawa: the Faculty of Health Sciences, the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Social Sciences, the Telfer School of Management, and the Faculty of Law (Common Law Section). 

Community and Population Health Sciences research at University of Saskatchewan is concerned with understanding the individual and collective factors that determine health and applying this knowledge to maintain and improve the health status of the population and reduce inequities in health status between groups. 

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 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 Collaborative Specialization in One Health (CSOH) at the University of Guelph prepares future leaders for the complex challenges at the confluence of human, animal, and environmental health, working across disciplinary boundaries, conducting multidisciplinary research, mobilizing knowledge, and informing policy.

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