46 PhD programmes offered by the university

The biological and chemical processes that occur within living organisms in health and disease, and the application of the principles of the natural sciences to medicine. This Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences degree is offered at McMaster University.

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

Mechanical Engineering is an engineering discipline that involves the application of principles of physics for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. This degree is offered at McMaster University.

This English program at McMaster University combines a long-standing commitment to the exploration of English literatures of all periods with the study of critical theory and cultural studies.

The only such degree in North America, this PhD in Labour Studies at McMaster University engages closely and critically with the issues of work and labour in contemporary and historical perspective.

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.