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8 Best PhD Medicine & Health Sciences Programs in Canada

Across Canada, 7 universities offer 8 PhD Medicine & Health Sciences programs — most run 4–6 years. The list starts with courses at University of Toronto, Scarborough, University of British Columbia and Queen's University.

1PhD / Doctorate
UT University of Toronto, Scarborough logo
QS World #29 #3 in Canada Canada

PhD in Counselling & Clinical Psychology

University of Toronto, Scarborough — The PhD in Counselling & Clinical Psychology at the University of Toronto, Scarborough provides a comprehensive understanding of psychological theories and practices, foc...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
6PhD / Doctorate
UP University of Prince Edward Island logo
#65 in Canada Canada

Doctor of Philosophy in Veterinary Medicine

University of Prince Edward Island — The Doctor of Philosophy in Veterinary Medicine at the University of Prince Edward Island is an advanced program designed for those seeking to make significant contributi...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences

How these courses are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #29 (University of Toronto, Scarborough) to #191 (Queen's University); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Toronto, Scarborough has the largest research record in this group, with 59,684,471 citations and an h-index of 1,794.

What the courses look like

The usual length is 4–6 years and 5 Year. 86% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). Lakehead University offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for PhD Medicine & Health Sciences in Canada?

University of Toronto, Scarborough (QS World #29), University of British Columbia (QS World #40) and Queen's University (QS World #191) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a PhD Medicine & Health Sciences course take in Canada?

Most listed courses run 4–6 years, with 5 Year the next most common.

When do PhD Medicine & Health Sciences courses start in Canada?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

Which university has the most PhD Medicine & Health Sciences courses in Canada?

Lakehead University, with 2, ahead of University of Prince Edward Island (1).

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