50 PhD programmes offered by the university

As a PhD student in the Indigenous Studies program University of Manitoba, you will develop a higher degree of specialization and advanced training in research.

A PhD in Chemistry opens the door to exciting, challenging and high-paying careers. Find your path at the University of Manitoba, where in addition to state-of-the-art research facilities and high-impact research projects, Chemistry PhD will provide a close-knit, multicultural environment in which our graduate students can thrive both scientifically and personally.

Students in the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Religion program at the University of Manitoba will develop a higher degree of specialization and advanced training in research and application. Our program has graduated students in biblical studies, history of Christianity, world religions, women and religion, hermeneutics and other religion and culture fields. 

The University of Manitoba's graduate program in Mechanical Engineering is well-recognized across Canada and internationally. We are proud to deliver a world-class graduate experience leading to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree.

Prepare yourself to work in the field of dentistry at one of the most highly respected dental schools in North America. Hone your skills through hands on clinical experiences led by world-renowned instructors and researchers with this Oral Biology program at the University of Manitoba.

Explore pharmacodynamics, clinical trials, modelling and more with the University of Manitoba’s in-depth Pharmacology and Therapeutics (PhD) program.

The department of Anthropology at the University of Manitoba offers PhD programs in sociocultural anthropology, biological anthropology and archaeology.

The Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (PhD) program at the University of Manitoba offers graduate students advanced training in clinical microbiology and infectious disease care, as well as collaborative research opportunities in molecular pathogenesis of microbial disease, immunobiology of infection, molecular mechanisms of antimicrobial action, microbial resistance and epidemiology.

Students in the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics program at the University of Manitoba will develop a higher degree of specialization and advanced training in research and application in economics and econometrics or economics and society.

The Natural Resources and Environmental Management PhD program at the University of Manitoba is aimed at developing independent researchers in the areas of natural resources and the environment, through a holistic and interdisciplinary approach. 

The Human Nutritional Sciences PhD program at the University of Manitoba integrates concepts in metabolism, food and community nutrition. Areas of study include metabolic and molecular nutrition, applied human nutrition and food quality and acceptability.

The PhD program in Management at the University of Manitoba is designed to produce graduates who have competitive research and teaching skills and the abilities necessary for placement in teaching positions in Canada and the world.

The University of Manitoba PhD in Animal Science offers programs of study and research leading to degrees in behaviour, genetics, nutrition or physiology of farm animals.

The Food Science PhD program at the University of Manitoba focuses on food processing and food safety, with particular emphasis on relationships with food quality and acceptability. Students will research a variety of areas including food microbiology, product development and processing and food safety and quality.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Manitoba offers a graduate program of study in physics focused on several experimental and theoretical fields of contemporary interest.

The Community Health Sciences (PhD) program at the University of Manitoba prepares you for a career teaching community health sciences, training other researchers, designing and executing major research projects and serving as a senior advisor or consultant in health care policy and planning.

The Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PhD) program at the University of Manitoba will focus on research at the molecular, tissue, animal and clinical levels to understand the changes associated with diseases.

Teaching and research in the Soil Science (PhD) program at the University of Manitoba is focused on the sustainability and productivity of the land base, enhancement of crop and livestock production and maintenance of soil, water and food quality as affected by agriculture and other human activities

Mathematics truly has a limitless future. Our capacity for flight and mechanized travel, the complexity of medicine and all our digital technologies are just the top of mind examples of our reliance today on applied math. At the University of Manitoba, students have access to a rich curriculum, comprising both a solid coverage of major areas in mathematics and highly specialized advanced courses.

Students in the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in English program at the University of Manitoba will develop a higher degree of specialization and advanced training in research and application in English literature.