46 PhD programmes offered by the university

The only Anglophone university in Canada to offer comprehensive Folklore programs at all levels, Memorial University of Newfoundland is also a vital part of its community - one steeped in unique lifestyles and traditions, and where the study and celebration of culture and heritage is considered crucial.

The PhD in Scientific Computing at Memorial University of Newfoundland trains students in advanced computational techniques and in the application of these techniques to at least one scientific area, such as Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Physics, or Physical Oceanography.

The Cognitive and Behavioural Ecology Program (CABE) at Memorial University of Newfoundland is an interdisciplinary graduate program focused on animal behaviour and behavioural ecology.

Our graduate program in Biochemistry at Memorial University of Newfoundland provides an advanced education with the goal of preparing students for a career in research or other STEM disciplines.

The PhD program in Transdisciplinary Sustainability (TRSU) at Memorial University of Newfoundland aims to make a strong contribution to understanding and addressing complex ecological-social-economic-political issues by leveraging the unique strengths of Grenfell Campus and its School of Science and the Environment.

The Department of Chemistry of Memorial University at Memorial University of Newfoundland is one of the largest Chemistry departments in Atlantic Canada, with numerous faculty, permanent laboratory instructors and instructional assistants, and a number of support and research staff.