204 PhD programmes in Medicine & Health in Canada

Medical Research
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Research programme develops the next generation of clinician scientists. This doctorate prepares you for potential careers including academia, clinician scientist, senior leadership.

Clinical Psychology
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology programme offers you the opportunity to contribute significantly to a thriving research environment in the science and practice of psychology. You will be involved in research from the outset, and are expected to conduct research leading to empirical, methodological, and/or theoretical advances in your field of study.

Dental Surgery
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Dental Surgery programme offers you the opportunity to learn and practice in our state-of-the-art clinic and lab facilities. After successfully completing your degree, you’ll graduate with the skills you need to pursue a career in dentistry – whether you want to work as an associate, buy your own dental practice, or go on to graduate studies in dentistry.

Pathology
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Pathology programme will prepare you for a rewarding career in experimental pathology. You could also enter a training programme for clinical diagnostics certification.

Psychiatry Research
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Psychiatry Research programme will improve your skills in critical appraisal, study design, statistics, data analysis, and scientific writing. Get the skills and knowledge you need to succeed as a doctoral-level professional in clinical and neuroscience research concerning mental health and illness.

Microbiology and Immunology
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology and Immunology programme offers you the opportunity to build the skills you need to excel in biomedical research. You will carry out independent research leading to a significant advance of knowledge in your area of study, usually leading to 2-3 lead-author publications in highly respected journals.

Nursing
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing programme develops nurse researchers. Nurses are in demand, and Dalhousie’s School of Nursing can help you find your place in the profession.

Medical Neuroscience
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Neuroscience programme offers you the opportunity to conduct innovative research projects. Completing this programme opens doors to a number of career opportunities.

Pharmacy
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacy programme gives you the chance to gain the education and experience you need to become a pharmacist. With this degree, you’ll have a wide range of career opportunities. Graduates have the knowledge and skills to care for patients in a variety of health care settings including community pharmacies, hospitals, and primary care settings.

Epidemiology and Applied Health Research
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Epidemiology and Applied Health Research programme offers you the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in research methodology, biostatistics, and health policy. Graduates go on to have meaningful careers in a variety of health-related sectors: government, non-government organizations, not-for-profit, academia, hospitals, and the private sector.

Health
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Health programme prepares the next generation of leaders in health. Graduates are on the right track to successful careers as researchers, academics and leaders in health as well as science, medicine, academia, research, health promotion, community health, environmental health science, health policy and management.

Physiology and Biophysics
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Physiology and Biophysics programme offers you the opportunity to expand your options. Gain the skills you need to become a strong independent researcher or university professor.

Medical Physics
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Physics programme offers you the chance to gain the skills, knowledge, and research background to become an innovator in medical physics. Completing this programme opens doors to a number of career opportunities.
Vision Science - Aeronautics
The Vision Science - Aeronautics program at University of Waterloo is open to students holding an MSc degree (or equivalent), which included a substantial research thesis in an area relevant to the proposed program in Vision Science.
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).
Public Health Sciences
Students applying to the Public Health Sciences phd program at University of Waterloo should have completed a Master's degree (or its equivalent) with content related to ongoing faculty research in areas such as health, public health, health systems, gerontology, health informatics, global health, occupational health, and evaluation.
Prosthodontics
This combined Prosthodontics program option at University of British Columbia is a clinical specialty program that is offered in conjunction with a PhD in Craniofacial Science to applicants holding a DMD degree or its equivalent.
Social Gerontology
Social gerontology is an interdisciplinary study of social, cultural, and political aspects of aging. The Social Gerontology program at McMaster University allows students to take a critical social science perspective and an interdisciplinary approach to the study of aging.
Kinesiology
The PhD degree in Kinesiology at University of British Columbia is a research oriented thesis-based degree. The areas of research include the broad domain of physiological, biomechanical, behavioural and psychosocial factors influencing human movement and the analysis of social and cultural transformations in the role and functions of physical activity.
Microbiology and Immunology
The Microbiology and Immunology program at the University of Ottawa refines critical and scholarly skills in fields and areas of specialization and prepare students for a variety of careers in teaching and research both within and outside of academia, including in a governmental, clinical, or industrial setting.