1.3k PhD programmes in selected countries

The Kinesiology program at McMaster University is primarily research oriented with opportunities for study in human performance physiology, exercise rehabilitation, motor behaviour and control, health psychology and biomechanics.

History is the study of change and continuity in human communities over time. This PhD in History is offered at McMaster University.

This English program at McMaster University combines a long-standing commitment to the exploration of English literatures of all periods with the study of critical theory and cultural studies.

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

The Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Alberta offers entry to professional practice programs in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology. 

The PhD in Psychology at Concordia University Montréal is a research-intensive program, and most students pursue training in one of our department's four main areas of research: behavioural neuroscience, clinical and health research, cognitive science and human development and developmental processes. 

The Social and Ecological Sustainability programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced research expertise in sustainability, environmental governance, and socio-ecological systems to address complex global and local sustainability challenges.

The French Studies programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in Francophone culture, literary scholarship, and digital textual heritage.

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.  

The Kinesiology and Health Sciences - Aeronautics programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced research expertise in human performance, health sciences, and aeronautics to address challenges in aviation, aerospace, and space environments.

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.

The Botany Department is one of the largest and strongest plant-focused departments in North America with roots extending back to the founding of University of British Columbia in 1915. 

The Recreation and Leisure Studies programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in recreation systems, community engagement, and quality-of-life research.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical and Computer Engineering Program at University of British Columbia is for students interested in pursuing advanced studies and research in Biomedical Technologies, Communications Systems, Computer and Software Systems, Energy Systems, or Micro and Nano Technologies. 

The Department of Medical Genetics at University of British Columbia is an inspiring and productive community of scholars of genetics and genomics. It is an outstanding provider of knowledge, technical expertise, and compassionate care for our patients.

Mechanical Engineering is an engineering discipline that involves the application of principles of physics for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. This degree is offered at McMaster University.

The only such degree in North America, this PhD in Labour Studies at McMaster University engages closely and critically with the issues of work and labour in contemporary and historical perspective.

The biological and chemical processes that occur within living organisms in health and disease, and the application of the principles of the natural sciences to medicine. This Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences degree is offered at McMaster University.

Our Anthropology PhD program at University of Victoria will provide you with a research-intensive experience alongside close academic mentorship.   

Mathematicians use theoretical and computational methods to solve a wide range of problems from the most abstract to the very applied. University of British Columbia's Mathematics graduate students work in many branches of pure and applied mathematics.