10 PhD programmes offered by the university

Biology is one of the most significant and exciting fields of science in the world today. Biologists study a broad range of topics in living systems that are highly relevant to our communities. This degree is offered at McMaster University.

The graduate program in Chemistry at McMaster University offers an exciting hub of research and graduate teaching.

In its broadest term, chemical biology is defined as the application of chemical principles to biochemistry and the medical sciences. This Chemical Biology degree is offered at McMaster University.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at McMaster University is committed to exploring new and ground-breaking areas of research. It offers this PhD degree in Physics and Astronomy.

The Radiation Sciences program at McMaster University consists of a research thesis-based PhD in two streams, Medical Physics and Radiation Biology. Research is conducted with faculty using McMaster radiation facilities or at area hospitals

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is committed to McMaster University's tradition of strong, innovative teaching programs that link to strong, innovative research programs.

The Ph.D. degree in Engineering Physics offered at McMaster University is thesis-based, where students are required to take courses, complete comprehensive exams and write & defend a thesis.

The PhD in Statistics at McMaster University is a research-focused program that will train students to develop theory, methods, and tools for the analysis of increasingly diverse emerging data types.

This PhD in Astrobiology is a collaborative program between Faculties of Science and Health Sciences at McMaster University under the umbrella of the Origins Institute.

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.