57 PhD programmes offered by the university

Finance is the branch of economics that deals with capital markets. Possible specializations within the Finance PhD at University of Alberta include corporate finance, corporate control, asset pricing, portfolio theory, derivatives, market microstructure, behavioural finance, financial institutions, international finance, and valuation.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Alberta offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Sciences-Obstetrics and Gynecology either as part of a post-MD training program or as an independent degree program for prospective students proceeding from an undergraduate or a Master of Science degree. 

The Nursing program at University of Alberta creates opportunities to develop advanced knowledge and skills that support inquiry and research to address issues in  health care and nursing practice. 

The Department of Economics at University of Alberta offers a course-based Master of Arts program, a course-based Master of Arts program with a specialization in Economics and Finance and a thesis-based PhD program.

The Department of Renewable Resources at University of Alberta offers programs leading to the course-based degrees of Master of Agriculture, Master of Forestry, and thesis-based degrees of Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy.

The Department of Music at University of Alberta offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Arts, Master of Music, Doctor of Music, and Doctor of Philosophy. 

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Alberta offers graduate courses leading to the MEng, MSc, and PhD degrees to qualified graduates of recognized universities.

The PhD in Accounting from University of Alberta prepares students for careers as future faculty at research universities. Broadly speaking, research questions in accounting address the economic and psychological effects of accounting information on financial markets, managerial settings, and contracting.

Students in the Operations and Information Systems major from University of Alberta  train to become scholars in Operations Management (OM) and Management Information Systems (MIS).  All students receive training in the fundamentals of both OM and MIS and in-depth training in at least one of these two disciplines.  

The Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology at University of Alberta offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy.

At the University of Alberta, we offer our graduate students a phd program degree in Mechanical Engineering.

The Department of Medicine at the University of Alberta offers the degrees of MSc and PhD. Join us! 

Psychological Studies in Education (PSE) endorses a scientist-practitioner model to graduate education. The program is designed for students interested in the application of psychology to education in order to pursue an academic or community based research career.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta, incorporating the School of Mining and Petroleum Engineering, offers programs of study leading to the advanced degrees of Master of Science, Master of Engineering and Doctor of Philosophy.

The Department of Human Ecology at University of Alberta offers a PhD in Human Ecology, and master’s degrees in Textiles and Clothing, Material Culture, Family Ecology and Practice, and Aging.

Research facilities and lecture courses for graduate programs are offered by the Department of Biomedical Engineering at University of Alberta. 

At University of Alberta, we offer our graduate students a phd degree in Physiology. Inquiries about this program should be directed to the Graduate Administrator in the Department of Physiology.

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at University of Alberta offers the MSc and PhD in Medical Sciences (Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences) degrees (see Medical Sciences) either as part of a postgraduate training program for post-MD applicants or as an independent degree program for those proceeding from a BSc. 

The Department of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies at University of Alberta offers Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. 

The Department of Psychiatry at University of Alberta offers outstanding opportunities for students wishing to pursue graduate studies at both the master’s and doctoral level.