34 PhD programmes offered by the university

At Animal Science - Bioinformatics from McGill University thesis must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Cell Biology offered by the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes challenging and forward-thinking learning opportunities.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemistry offered by the Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes analytical and rigorous learning opportunities. 

The Ph.D. Microbiology and Immunology degree at McGill University is now required for many scientific positions that lead to higher levels of responsibility. 

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Neuroscience offered at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes interdisciplinary and stimulating learning opportunities. 

The Biochemistry - Chemical Biology program from McGill University is engaged in a diverse range of research topics which span structural biology, enzymology, nucleic acid research, signalling pathways, single molecule biophysics, and biophysical chemistry of living tissues. 

The Biological and Biomedical Engineering doctoral program at McGill University provides students with advanced training in the interdisciplinary application of methods, paradigms, technologies, and devices from engineering and the natural sciences to problems in biology, medicine, and the life sciences.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biochemistry offered by the Department of Biochemistry in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes cutting-edge and experiential learning opportunities. 

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Plant Science - Bioinformatics offered by the Department of Plant Science in the Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes in-depth and challenging learning opportunities. 

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Human Genetics offered by the Department of Human Genetics in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes engaging and challenging learning opportunities. 

At Microbiology - Bioinformatics from McGill University thesis must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Bioresource Engineering Bioresource Engineering - Environment offered by the Department of Bioresource Engineering in the Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes skill-enhancing and cutting-edge learning opportunities.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Parasitology offered by the Institute of Parasitology in the Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes fast-paced and hands-on learning opportunities. 

The Ph.D. in Educational Studies - Mathematics Science at McGill University provides an integrative perspective on education by drawing on a range of related disciplines and research orientations.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biology - Environment offered by the Department of Biology in the Faculty of Science at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes stimulating and well-structured learning opportunities.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biology offered by the Department of Biology in the Faculty of Science at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes stimulating and well-structured learning opportunities.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Quantitative Life Sciences offered by the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences and the Faculty of Science at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes rigorous and interdisciplinary learning opportunities.

Students at McGill University successfully completing the Biochemistry - Bioinformatics option at the Ph.D. level will be fluent in the concepts, language, approaches, and limitations of the field, and have the capability of developing an independent Bioinformatics research program.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Epidemiology - Population Dynamics offered by McGill University a research-intensive program that emphasizes stimulating and practical learning opportunities. 

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biology - Neotropical Environment offered by the Department of Biology in the Faculty of Science at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes stimulating and well-structured learning opportunities.