42 PhD programmes offered by the university

University of Guelph's PhD Management program prepares you for tenure-track positions at top universities around the world.

The Biophysics Interdepartmental Group (BIG) at the University of Guelph is a unique program of masters and doctoral study that seeks to further our understanding of biological processes through the application of the concepts and techniques of the physical sciences. 

Neuroscience and Applied Cognitive Science is a Graduate area of study within the Psychology Department from University of Guelph.

At the University of Guelph, we offer our graduate students a phd program degree in History. Join us! The Tri-University Doctoral Program requires sufficient knowledge of a second language and the successful completion of a qualifying exam,  a colloquium, major and minor fields, and a dissertation in one of nine areas of research.

The M.Sc. and PhD in Plant Agriculture are offered through the Department of Plant Agriculture at University of Guelph, a research-intensive department focused on horticultural crops, turfgrass, landscape species and field crops. 

Become a leader in the next generation of Political Science research with this degree at the University of Guelph.

This program is offered through the Department of Food Science at University of Guelph which focuses its research on enhancing the quality, safety, functionality and nutrition of foods. 

Sexualities, Genders and Bodies is a collaborative specialization offered at the University of Guelph.

The PhD in Economics program at University of Guelph will prepare you to become an independent and skilled researcher, in preparation for a career in academia, public or private sector.

The Industrial-Organizational Psychology degree at University of Guelph is the study of how people behave at work. More specifically, I-O psychologists are interested in such topics as: recruiting and hiring the best people, improving employee skills, motivating employees, fostering team work, leadership, and employee well-being.

The Collaborative Specialization in Neuroscience at the University of Guelph offers the opportunity for Master’s and PhD students to combine their departmental degree program with multidisciplinary exposure to the field of neuroscience. 

The PhD Human Health and Nutritional Sciences program at University of Guelph is offered in: biomechanics; nutrition, exercise and metabolism; and nutritional and nutraceutical sciences. The focus is on physical activity and diet as powerful lifestyle determinants of human health. 

The Veterinary Science DVSc degree at University of Guelph is offered in large animal surgery, small animal surgery, large animal medicine, small animal medicine, anesthesiology, cardiology, neurology, ophthalmology, radiology, emergency and critical care, companion animal nutrition and avian and exotics medicine depending upon availability.

The new interdisciplinary graduate program in the field of Critical Studies in Improvisation (IMPR) at University of Guelph offers MA and PhD Degrees incorporating foundations in critical inquiry, built on years of award-winning, arts-based research and training by the International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation (IICSI). 

As a self-motivated and talented sociology PhD scholar, you'll find a rewarding array of intellectual and professional challenges through course work, seminars, qualifying examinations, teaching and research assistantships, conference presentations and dissertation writing. We offer a Sociology degree at the University of Guelph.

The Ph.D. Geography program at University of Guelph offers opportunities for advanced research in the areas of socio-economic spaces and change, environmental governance and management, and biophysical systems and processes. 

The PhD in Environmental Sciences at University of Guelph are offered through our School of Environmental Sciences (SES) in three areas of focus: Earth and Atmospheric Science, Ecosystem Science and Biodiversity, and Plant and Environmental Health. 

The Graduate Program in Integrative Biology at the University of Guelph is one of the finest in the country for research, training, and scholarship in both plant and animal sciences. 

The CCAP Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (CCAP) Program at University of Guelph focuses upon the developmental paths of children and youth experiencing psychological disorders within the contexts of family, school and community.

The PhD in Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics (FARE) at University of Guelph is offered through the Department of FARE with two key areas of study: 1) Food and agricultural economics, and 2) Natural resource and environmental economics.