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20 PhD programmes offered by the university
Educational Leadership and Policy
The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy at University of British Columbia provides advanced preparation for education practitioners with leadership and policy responsibilities in both formal and nonformal settings.
Women and Children's Health Sciences
The goal of the graduate program in Women and Children's Health Sciences at University of British Columbia is to provide students with a broad knowledge of research in women+ and children’s health sciences including biomedical, clinical, health services, and populations.
Measurement, Evaluation and Research Methodology
The Measurement, Evaluation and Research Methodology Program at University of British Columbia is dedicated to advancing the science and practice of measurement, program evaluation, and research methodology in the social and behavioral sciences (e.g., Psychology, Education, Quality of Life Studies, Health Studies).
School and Applied Child Psychology
The doctoral program in School and Applied Child Psychology at University of British Columbia is designed to prepare psychologists who can serve as practitioners and supervisors in the field, trainers of school psychologists, researchers, and leaders in school psychology.
Political Science
The Department of Political Science at University of British Columbia offers Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degree programs that are structured around five substantive fields: Canadian politics, international relations, comparative politics, political theory, and U.S. Politics.
Geophysics
Theoretically, experimentally, and observationally oriented Master of Science (M.Sc.), Master of Applied Science (M.A.Sc.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programs are offered in a number of key areas of Geophysics at University of British Columbia.
Anthropology
The Department of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia advances the study and constructive understanding of human diversity and commonality, across the globe and throughout the long span of human existence.
Urban Land Economics
The PhD Urban Land Economics Program at University of British Columbia welcomes applications from individuals planning research-oriented academic careers.
Economics
The Ph.D. Economics program at University of British Columbia owes its strength to the quality of its research faculty, extensive opportunity for student-faculty interaction, and a diverse offering of specializations for thesis work.
Germanic Studies
The Graduate Program in Germanic Studies at University of British Columbia integrates a large scope of thematic and theoretical research areas. Students are guided by faculty whose teaching and research cover a wide range of German literature, film, culture, and media.
Psychology
Psychology at University of British Columbia was introduced as a single course in 1915 and was initially offered by the Department of Philosophy. Over
Counselling Psychology
The Counselling Psychology Program, in line with the mission of the research-intensive University of British Columbia, creates, advances and critically examines knowledge in counselling psychology, especially with respect to its validity, applicability, limits, and interface with other disciplines.
Asian Studies
The Asian Studies Department at the University of British Columbia is the flagship Asian Studies department in Canada and is widely acknowledged as one of the finest in North America. The Department awards a PhD in Asian Studies to students working in a variety of regions and disciplines.
Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice
The PhD in Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice at University of British Columbia is an interdisciplinary program which allows students to explore their interests in diverse areas while employing feminist, intersectional, and decolonizing methodologies.
Organizational Behavior
The emphasis of the PhD Program in Organizational Behavior at University of British Columbia is on developing research-oriented academics who study problems related to organizations, including the effects of management practices on people, between people within organizational settings, and between organizations themselves.
Strategy and Business Economics
This PhD Strategy and Business Economics specialization at University of British Columbia covers applications of the disciplines of economics and statistics to topics of relevance for business or business related government policy.
Geography
Our program at University of British Columbia introduces students to independent research while broadening and deepening their contact with a selected aspect of Geography.
Human Development, Learning, and Culture
The Human Development, Learning, and Culture (HDLC) program at University of British Columbia addresses the interface of research and practice in education, weaving together theoretical models and concepts in their application to real world educational issues.
French
The Graduate Program in French Studies at University of British Columbia offers a dynamic curriculum that focuses on a contextualized understanding of the languages, literatures, and cultures of France, Québec, and the Francophone world.
Sociology
University of British Columbia has granted Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Sociology since 1970, although the first sociology course was taught at the university as long ago as 1921.