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Mathematics
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics programme will advance your knowledge of mathematics and prepare for a career that contributes to solving problems. You’ll be prepared for careers in mathematics and statistics that contribute to solving today’s problems. Here, your opportunities are almost limitless — you'll learn, explore and create at one of Canada's best universities.
Mineral Deposits and Precambrian Geology
Position yourself for employment success at the world-class Harquail School of Earth Sciences and its Mineral Exploration Research Centre; in Sudbury, the world’s largest mineral exploration and mining-service cluster. We offer a Mineral Deposits and Precambrian Geology degree at the Laurentian University.
Cinema and Media Studies
The PhD in Cinema and Media Studies at York University, incorporating theoretical, historical and critical approaches to visual media, is designed to encompass a variety of methodological frameworks, cultural practices, and historiographic models.
Political Science
Experienced professionals in the private or public sectors will be considered for Political Science admission at the University of Waterloo, but additional course work may be required
Geography Education
The Geography Education PhD programme from Masaryk University objective is to provide scholars, researchers, stakeholders, curriculum developers and motivated educators with high quality scientific training.
Chemistry
The Chemistry Department at Boston College offers a flexible curriculum for those who wish to acquire a knowledge of chemistry within the environment of a liberal arts college.
Urban Studies and Planning
The Department of Urban Studies and Planning at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) offers a degree in a Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Studies and Planning which is an advanced research degree in planning or urban studies and is focused on training individuals for research and teaching in the areas of applied social research and planning.
Death, Dying and Bereavement
Death, Dying and Bereavement has been a major research and teaching theme in the School of Health, Wellbeing and Social Care at The Open University UK for over 20 years.
Biochemistry
Choose to carry out your postgraduate Biochemistry studies at University of Hull and become part of a vibrant, forward-thinking research community.
Banking and Finance
The Banking and Finance track (B&F track) of the PhD in Management at Tor Vergata University of Rome is oriented to study and do research on financial topics.
Materials Science and Engineering
The Materials Science and Engineering programme offered by Koc University develops advanced expertise in materials science through interdisciplinary research in chemistry, physics, and engineering.

Curriculum and Instruction - Secondary Education (Online)
This Curriculum and Instruction - Secondary Education (Online) EdD programme from Liberty University can equip you for an advanced high school level teaching or administration career in your subject area.
Music (Musicology)
The PhD Music (Musicology) programme at The University of Manchester will enable you to develop historical and/or analytical skills at an advanced level, with independence and originality of thought combined with technical skill.
Anthropology
PhD students in the Department of Anthropology at University of Hawaii at Manoa design and implement individualized problem-oriented anthropological research under the guidance of our world-class faculty.
Physics
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Purdue University has a 100-year tradition of transforming students into first-rate scientists who work in academia and industry.
Physical Therapy
Learn to diagnose and treat movement dysfunction to help people live healthier lives with this Physical Therapy degree from the University of Massachusetts Lowell.
Linguistics
The Department of Linguistics at the University of Maryland plays a leading role in the largest and most integrated language science research community in North America.
Economics
The Ph.D. Economics program at University of Utah prepares students for professional careers in teaching, research, business, and government. The program provides a broad mastery of theoretical and applied fields of economics.
Parks, Recreation, and Tourism
The Parks, Recreation, and Tourism at University of Utah is an academic degree that is awarded for high attainment of the study of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism. Courses of study that lead to the PhD assist students in developing competence in research and they involve in-depth inquiry into topics within, and related to, Parks, Recreation, and Tourism.
Educational Studies
This Educational Studies PhD is a research-oriented program at University of Victoria for students interested in any areas offered in the department, including the specializations below. It is designed to prepare educational leaders who demonstrate creative and critical scholarship, proficiency in a broad area of learning and high scholarly attainment.