Doctoral Programs

An appropriate University of Toronto master's degree, or its equivalent, with an average of at least B+, or demonstrated comparable research competence.

Some departments admit directly to the doctoral program from a bachelor's degree, for exceptional students with a minimum final-year average of A-.

Aerospace Science and EngineeringThe graduate program in ‘aerospace science and engineering’ at the University of Toronto includes research-intensive programs leading to MASc and PhD degrees, and a professionally-oriented program leading to the MEng degree.
AnthropologyAnthropology is concerned with the unity and diversity of humanity (and related primates) and of human culture and society from a comparative and global perspective. For nearly 150 years aspects of anthropology have been taught at University of Toronto.
Astronomy & AstrophysicsLocated in lively downtown Toronto, the Department is actively engaged in a wide range of observational and theoretical research on cosmology, the cosmic microwave background, large scale structure, the early universe, galaxy formation and galactic structure, the evolution and formation of stars and planets, and high-energy astrophysics.
BiochemistryBiochemistry graduate students have the opportunity to train in the life sciences in one of 50 leading-edge research labs located at the University's Medical Sciences Building or affiliated hospitals and research institutes.
Biomedical EngineeringBiomedical engineering is an interdisciplinary field that seeks to integrate the principles of medicine and biology with those of engineering.
Chemical Engineering & Applied ChemistryOur research-intensive M.A.Sc./Ph.D. programs with a wide choice of areas for advanced study that will challenge and reward students looking for the best education available. The M.A.Sc. program consists of three one-term courses and a dissertation based on research completed under the close supervision of a professor.
Child PsychologyThe School and Clinical Child Psychology Program, accredited by the American Psychological Association, provides theoretical, research, and professional training in preparation for psychological work with children in schools, clinics, private practice, and research settings.
Civil EngineeringThe Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Toronto is an international and national leader in many aspects of Urban Engineering. We have a vigorous and growing research and teaching program in both traditional and cutting-edge areas that are shaping where and how we live.
Clinical EpidemiologyClinical epidemiology is the study of the determinants and effects of clinical decisions.
Comparative LiteratureCandidates for this degree are accepted under the general regulations of the School of Graduate Studies provided that they also satisfy the Centre for Comparative Literature's requirements stated below. In all cases, their programs must be approved by the Centre.
Computer ScienceThe Department of Computer Science offers a graduate program leading to two degrees: Master of Science (MSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). The graduate program consists of courses and research under the supervision of a faculty member.
Councelling PsychologyThe Counselling Psychology Program is designed to provide critical and scholarly skills in counselling and counsellor education and to train counsellors and psychologists in the general domain of human services.
CriminologyThe primary aim of the graduate program in Criminology is to provide students with opportunities for advanced multi‑disciplinary study and supervised research experience pertaining to crime and the administration of criminal justice, and more generally, processes of social order and disorder.
Developmental Psychology and EducationThe Developmental Psychology and Education Program provides an opportunity for students to construct an overall perspective on developmental psychology and human development and their implications for practice with children in different applied settings.
DramaThe programs leading to the M.A. and Ph.D. comprise courses given within the Centre and drama courses offered by other graduate units.
East Asian StudiesThe Department of East Asian Studies is a place for learning and research about the cultures of China, Japan and Korea, their interactions with one another and the rest of the world.
Educational Administration
Electrical & Computer EngineeringDuring the past few decades, the world witnessed exciting new discoveries and developments in almost every aspect of electrical and computer engineering, including microelectronics, computers, communication networks, photonics, alternative energy systems and many others.
EnglishOne of the strongest and most diversified graduate English programs in North America, Toronto’s Graduate English Department presents a wide array of approaches to the study of literature that includes both rigorous historical scholarship and the innovations of new theoretical, cultural, and interdisciplinary methods.
Exercise ScienceThe Graduate Department of Exercise Sciences is committed to the advancement of knowledge about physical activity and health. We offer a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum at the master's or doctoral level.
ForestryThe Faculty’s research stream programs include the Masters of Science in Forestry (MScF) and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Students are funded to work independently on a research thesis under the direction of a supervisor for 2 years in the MScF program and 4 years in the PhD.
French Language and LiteratureWith over 80 graduate students currently enrolled in its programs (Literature or Linguistics), and more than 20 different seminars offered in French every year (in both disciplines), the Department of French Studies of the University of Toronto is the largest one in Canada.
GeographyThe Department of Geography at the University of Toronto is the oldest, one of the largest and one of the most exciting departments in Canada.
GeologyFaculty in the department conduct field-based research on both land and sea throughout the world, as well as experimental studies of rock-forming processes, meteoritics and theoretical modeling.
German Literature, Culture, and TheoryThe Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures at the University of Toronto is the oldest and largest department of German in Canada. The Department’s emphasis and traditional strength is in the history of literature and in intellectual history.
Health AdministrationThe Graduate Department of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree to produce well-trained health services researchers capable of filling academic, research and planning positions in both the public and private sectors.
Higher EducationThe Higher Education Group (HEG) is Canada’s leading centre for graduate studies and research in the field of higher education. Founded by the University of Toronto in 1969, the HEG has been the academic home for many of the leading scholars in the field of Canadian higher education.
HistoryThe department proposes courses and supervision in the areas of Canada, the United States; Medieval, Early Modern and Modern Europe and Britain; Eastern Europe; Russia; Latin America; Africa; East, South, and Southeast Asia; International Relations; the History of Medicine and the history of Women and Gender.
History & Philosophy of EducationThe History of Education Specialization in the History and Philosophy of Education Program was founded in 1966 and has played a leading role in the history of education, both in Canada and internationally.
History of ArtThe History of Art program offers both the MA and PhD degree. Both programs emphasize the research, writing and teaching necessary to pursue a career in academia or museum work.
Industrial Relations & Human ResourcesThe M.I.R.H.R. degree program is designed to train professionals in the latest innovations and best practices within industrial relations, human resources management and labour market analysis.
ImmunologyFaculty members in the Department of Immunology study a variety of basic and clinically related topics relatred to the function of the immune system.
Information StudiesThe Faculty of Information Studies combines (i) strengths in the stewardship and curation of cultural heritage (libraries, archives, and museums) with (ii) leadership in the future of information practice, as society is transformed by the rise of digital technologies.
Italian StudiesThe Department of Italian Studies has always received very high grading from the Ontario Council on Graduate Studies. It is among the very few in North America which offers a specialization not only in Italian literature but also in Italian linguistics.
Laboratory Medicine & PathobiologyThe graduate Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology offers excellent research training programs that address the nature and molecular mechanisms of human disease.
LawThe Faculty of Law draws upon a rich array of intellectual resources and offers an unparalleled learning opportunity for students seeking graduate degrees in law. We have over 55 full-time faculty members and approximately 20 distinguished visiting scholars from around the world which enables the faculty to offer a wide range of courses and serve a broad spectrum of research interests.
LinguisticsOriginating in 1967, the Department of Linguistics offers graduate degree programs (MA and Ph.D.) in three areas: Theoretical Linguistics (generative grammar: phonology, morphology, syntax), Language Variation (sociolinguistics, dialectology, language variation and change), and Psycholinguistics (comprehension and production, language acquisition).
ManagementThe PhD Program at the Rotman School of Management is designed to prepare individuals for academic, industry, and research careers by providing in-depth education in current and emerging theory in one of six specific areas.
MathematicsThe Department of Mathematics has a distinguished faculty of more than sixty mathematicians. We offer a large selection of graduate courses and seminars, and have a diverse student body of domestic and international students, yet classes are small and the ratio of graduate students to faculty is low.
MD/PhD ProgramThe MD/PhD Program at the University of Toronto, offered jointly by the School of Graduate Studies and the Faculty of Medicine, provides highly qualified students the opportunity to combine fundamental biomedical research with clinical training.
Mechanical EngineeringOur department is home to a bright and diverse student body and exceptional teaching facilities that emphasize hands-on, continuous learning.
Medical BiophysicsWe are a Research Institute-based Department. Our Faculty are scientists primarily at the Ontario Cancer Institute or Sunnybrook Research Institute.
Medieval StudiesToronto’s Centre for Medieval Studies is the largest and best-known graduate program in medieval studies in North America, famous for its core program in medieval Latin and exceptional training in manuscript study.
Molecular & Medical GeneticsThe Department of Molecular and Medical Genetics comprises more than 70 internationally recognized faculty members who head research laboratories at the Medical Sciences Building, Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research, Hospital for Sick Children, Mount Sinai Hospital, Best Institute, and MaRS.
Music & Music PerformanceWhether your interest is in jazz trumpet, electroacoustic composition, popular music, ethnomusicology, baroque harpsichord, Italian opera, elementary music education, or interdisciplinary work in music and health, we have programs to suit your interests and goals.
Nutritional SciencesResearch programs focus on basic and clinical nutrition related to human health and chronic diseases. Approaches range from the very basic, such as nutrigenomics and nutrigenetics and studies in molecular biology and biochemical metabolism, to clinical trials and qualitative research.
Pharmaceutical SciencesPharmaceutical Sciences encompass all aspects of the discovery, development, administration, and utilization of therapeutic drugs. Our programs provide a stimulating and productive environment for graduate education and research for students with degrees in physical, biological, and social sciences.
PharmacologyMany of our graduates go on to exciting research, regulatory and administrative careers in academic, industrial and government settings.
PhilosophyWith over 60 faculty members (100 with emeriti), the Department of Philosophy is by far the largest in Canada, offering each term an unmatched range of graduate courses.
PhysicsThe Department of Physics is one of the leading physics departments amongst public research universities in North America. We offer a graduate program covering an exceptionally broad range of research areas with an emphasis on doctoral–level research.
PhysiologyPhysiology is the study of how the body works. This department exploits the vast information arising from the scientific revolutions of genetics and proteomics to better understand both human health and disease. Research is carried out at genetic, molecular, cellular, organ and whole animal levels.
PlanningAt the heart of planning lies a commitment to better cities, healthy environments and social and economic well-being for everyone.
Plant & Microbial BiologyCell & Systems Biology is the new, progressive, and dynamic face of biology at the University of Toronto. Students in the Plant & Microbial Biology program pursue research related to fundamental mechanisms in the growth, development and behaviour of plants and/or microbes.
Political ScienceThe Department of Political Science offers Masters and Doctoral programs in all major subfields of political science and participates in the collaborative programs.
PsychologySince the first psychology laboratory was established over 100 years ago, the University of Toronto has consistently been at the forefront of psychological research.
Rehabilitation ScienceRehabilitation Science is the systematic study of promoting, maintaining or restoring human function, mobility, occupation and well-being.
Second Language EducationStudies in Second Language Education (SLE) focus on curriculum, instruction, learning, and policies for education in second, foreign, and minority languages, particularly in reference to English and French in Canada.
Religion StudiesThe Department and Centre for the Study of Religion offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy.
Slavic Languages and LiteraturesOur Department is one of the foremost centres for the study of Slavic Languages and Literatures in North America, indeed, throughout the world. It’s distinguishing features are the quality of its faculty and the breadth of its offerings.
SociologyThe Ph.D. program prepares graduates for a career in research and teaching. With 50 full-time faculty, the Department of Sociology at the University of Toronto continues to be a major source of faculty to sociology departments in Canada.
Sociology in EducationThe Department of Sociology and Equity Studies in Education offers a full range of research areas leading to M.Ed., M.A., Ed.D, and Ph.D. degrees. These research areas reflect clusters of current faculty research and teaching interests, offering students preparation in Sociology in Education with an emphasis on equity issues.
Speech-Language PathologySpeech-language pathology is concerned with normal and disordered communication and swallowing. Students who earn the professional degree (Master of Health Science) will practice as speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in health, educational, or private practice settings.
ZoologyCell & Systems Biology is the new, progressive, and dynamic face of biology at the University of Toronto. Students in the Zoology program pursue research related to fundamental mechanisms in the growth, development and behaviour of animals.