51 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Queen's University’s Law PhD program is a four-year program of advanced scholarly research and writing, culminating in a dissertation. Queen's Senate recently approved the expected length of the PhD program from three to four years.

This Nursing PhD program from Queen's University will not only give you the tools you need to become an expert in clinical, theoretical, and health system issues, but it will also prepare you for a career as a leader in health research, nursing education, clinical practice, and health care administration.

The Juris Doctor - Master of Industrial Relations JD/MIR course from Queen's University is a three-and-a-half-year combined degree program in partnership with Queen's University’s Faculty of Law. 

The Neuroscience Studies PhD course from Queen's University welcomes applications from all disciplines for entry into our MSc and PhD graduate programs.

This Geological Engineering PhD programs from Queen's University offer extensive fieldwork programs on six continents, generous student stipends, world class research facilities, and in many cases, industry collaboration.

The History PhD course from Queen's University students complete their coursework in their first year, selecting from a wide array of graduate-only seminars focused on diverse regional and thematic topics. 

This Physics, Engineering Physics and Astronomy PhD program from Queen's University provides you with training in theory, computation, statistical modelling, and experimental methods as you pursue problems in fundamental and applied research. 

This Civil Law - Common Law combined JD program from Queen's University registrants must be in compliance with National Requirement for Approving Canadian Common Law Degree Programs

This Juris Doctor - Business Administration JD/MBA combined program from Queen's University capitalizes on the strength of the internationally acclaimed, intensive 12-month Master of Business Administration (MBA) offered by Smith School of Business and the rich program in business law offered by Queen's University’s Law.

Throughout the Civil Engineering PhD course from the Queen's University as a student you can play a vital role in future developments in such areas as design of foundations, water quality, sediment transportation, pipeline flow, construction and rehabilitation of structures, and many other areas. 

This Computing PhD program from Queen's University is entirely research-based, is typically completed within four years and is fully funded.

The PhD in Aging and Health at Queen's University has been designed to be completed at a distance by working professionals. 

This Economics PhD course from Queen's University is widely recognized as one of the leading Economics departments in Canada. 

This Gender Studies PhD program from Queen's University sustains our program focus on critical race, gender, and sexuality studies while offering advanced training in applications of Gender Studies research within work for social change.

Through the Medicine program from Queen's University, we aspire to be leaders in training future physicians who foster outstanding interprofessional care and challenge the norms of care delivery to effectively serve our region.

This Pathology and Molecular Medicine PhD course from Queen's University offers opportunities to pursue MSc and PhD degrees under the supervision of an exceptional group of basic, clinical and translational researchers.  

The Department of Biology at Queen's University is committed to providing the best in graduate learning and research mentorship while striving for an inclusive and supportive environment.   

As a PhD student in Chemical Engineering at Queen's University, you can play a vital role in future developments in such areas as biological conversion, pollution prevention and treatment, tissue engineering, process control and optimization, (bio)chemical sensing, nanocomposites, and many other areas.

This Chemistry PhD course from the Queen's University is a research-intensive degree that requires the student to make a unique contribution to science that can be written into a Ph.D. thesis.

The Queen's University’s Ph.D. in Art History is a top-tier program that gives serious students the opportunity to do advanced research with the support of an internationally recognized faculty supervisor.