202 PhD programmes in Medicine & Health in Canada

Health
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Health programme prepares the next generation of leaders in health. Graduates are on the right track to successful careers as researchers, academics and leaders in health as well as science, medicine, academia, research, health promotion, community health, environmental health science, health policy and management.

Medical Research
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Research programme develops the next generation of clinician scientists. This doctorate prepares you for potential careers including academia, clinician scientist, senior leadership.

Pharmacy
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacy programme gives you the chance to gain the education and experience you need to become a pharmacist. With this degree, you’ll have a wide range of career opportunities. Graduates have the knowledge and skills to care for patients in a variety of health care settings including community pharmacies, hospitals, and primary care settings.

Dental Surgery
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Dental Surgery programme offers you the opportunity to learn and practice in our state-of-the-art clinic and lab facilities. After successfully completing your degree, you’ll graduate with the skills you need to pursue a career in dentistry – whether you want to work as an associate, buy your own dental practice, or go on to graduate studies in dentistry.

Psychiatry Research
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Psychiatry Research programme will improve your skills in critical appraisal, study design, statistics, data analysis, and scientific writing. Get the skills and knowledge you need to succeed as a doctoral-level professional in clinical and neuroscience research concerning mental health and illness.

Medical Physics
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Physics programme offers you the chance to gain the skills, knowledge, and research background to become an innovator in medical physics. Completing this programme opens doors to a number of career opportunities.

Pathology
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Pathology programme will prepare you for a rewarding career in experimental pathology. You could also enter a training programme for clinical diagnostics certification.

Microbiology and Immunology
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology and Immunology programme offers you the opportunity to build the skills you need to excel in biomedical research. You will carry out independent research leading to a significant advance of knowledge in your area of study, usually leading to 2-3 lead-author publications in highly respected journals.

Epidemiology and Applied Health Research
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Epidemiology and Applied Health Research programme offers you the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in research methodology, biostatistics, and health policy. Graduates go on to have meaningful careers in a variety of health-related sectors: government, non-government organizations, not-for-profit, academia, hospitals, and the private sector.

Medical Neuroscience
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Neuroscience programme offers you the opportunity to conduct innovative research projects. Completing this programme opens doors to a number of career opportunities.

Physiology and Biophysics
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Physiology and Biophysics programme offers you the opportunity to expand your options. Gain the skills you need to become a strong independent researcher or university professor.

Clinical Psychology
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology programme offers you the opportunity to contribute significantly to a thriving research environment in the science and practice of psychology. You will be involved in research from the outset, and are expected to conduct research leading to empirical, methodological, and/or theoretical advances in your field of study.
Audiology and Speech Sciences
The School of Audiology and Speech Sciences at the University of British Columbia has endeavoured to advance knowledge of human communication, its disorders, and related areas by actively engaging in research, and by educating individuals to become audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and researchers.
Communication Sciences and Disorders - Language Acquisition
This unique interdisciplinary Ph.D. Communication Sciences and Disorders - Language Acquisition program is available for doctoral students across four departments at McGill University including SCSD, Linguistics, Psychology, and Integrated Studies in Education.
Microbiology and Immunology
The Ph.D. Microbiology and Immunology degree at McGill University is now required for many scientific positions that lead to higher levels of responsibility.
Veterinary Biomedical Sciences
The Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences at University of Saskatchewan has an active program of research from whole animal investigations to cellular and molecular research.
Veterinary Pathology
Excellent facilities for research and for disciplinary training in diagnostic Veterinary Pathology are available at the University of Saskatchewan.
Health Sciences
The doctoral program in Health Sciences at Ontario Tech University focuses on providing students with opportunities to develop the knowledge and skills required to conduct high-quality research that culminates into a PhD research thesis.
Translational Medicine
The Translational Medicine PHd course from Queen's University are the first research-based graduate programs focused on translational medicine at both master’s and doctoral levels in Canada.
Microbiology and Immunology
The Microbiology and Immunology program at the University of Ottawa refines critical and scholarly skills in fields and areas of specialization and prepare students for a variety of careers in teaching and research both within and outside of academia, including in a governmental, clinical, or industrial setting.