229 PhD programmes in Health Sciences in North America

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.

A degree in Community Health and Health Behavior from the University at Buffalo, provides a foundational understanding of the factors that influence individuals' health choices. 

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 doctoral program (PhD) in Environmental Health Sciences at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) is a research-based program with two tracks of study.

The PhD in Behavioral and Community Health Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh prepares students to conduct research and teach in the social and behavioral sciences areas of public health and in academic settings.

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.

The doctoral degree in Indigenous Health at the University of North Dakota is the first of its kind in the United States or Canada. It will give you a deeper understanding of the unique health issues facing Indigenous populations.

The Life Sciences program at Northwestern University combines graduate study in biochemistry and structural biology, cancer biology, cell biology, developmental biology,, genetics and genomics, immunology, microbiology, neurobiology, pharmacology, systems biology, and biomedical informatics into a single program. 

The Behavioral Science and Community Health program at University of Utah strives to advance scientific understanding of the multi-leveled impact of individual, group, organization, community, and system factors on health and health behaviors.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree with a major in Public Health Sciences at University of Tennessee Knoxville prepares students to think critically as scientists and to develop and communicate public health strategies to address the public health challenges of the nation. 

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.

The Graduate Program in Vision Science at the University of the Incarnate Word offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Vision Science which ensure that the successful graduate acquires knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as experience and focused training to conduct independent research in Vision Science.

The Life Sciences and Public Health program at Northwestern University focuses on scientific research and interdisciplinary public health. Graduates of this program will be positioned for leadership roles in academic and government institutions seeking expertise in molecular or cellular approaches to population-based health questions.

The Health Sciences - Biostatistics program at Northwestern University offers doctoral student training across multiple disciplines within the health sciences, spanning from informatics and program evaluation to implementation science and outcomes research. 

We offer our graduate students a phd degree in Health Services Research and Policy at the Drexel University. 

Public Health - Health Promotion and Disease Prevention or Health Disparities at Florida International University provides research-based training to seek effective behavioral, social, and structural solutions to public health problems.

The Interdisciplinary Health - Health Equity program at Northern Arizona University is designed to educate and train the next generation of health researchers, advocates, and educators. 

The Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) of the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University was established to offer exceptionally talented individuals the opportunity to undertake a physician-scientist training program tailored to their specific research interests.

The PhD in Developmental and Regenerative Sciences (DRS) at The University of Texas at San Antonio offers novel, cutting-edge approaches to preventing, treating and reversing diseases.

Investigate and monitor the impact of toxicological hazards on public health by conducting original research alongside prominent faculty practitioners. This Environmental Health Sciences program is offered at the University at Albany.