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Nursing
The PhD program in Nursing at McGill University, established in 1994 as a joint program with the Université de Montréal, is designed to prepare nurses to contribute to the development of knowledge in the discipline through their careers in research and academia.

Bioengineering
Bioengineering is a multidisciplinary field that weaves together knowledge of physics, chemistry, and engineering to tools for the study of biology and the practice of medicine. The Bioengineering course is offered at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Forestry
The Department of Forestry offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science in forestry and Doctor of Philosophy in forest resources. This Forestry PhD programme is offered at Mississippi State University.
Weed Science
This Plant and Soil Sciences PhD program from Mississippi State University offers interested students the opportunity to work with world class scientists in solving vegetation management problems.
Film Studies
The Film Studies MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter is part of a vibrant research culture at Exeter. Staff and research students regularly present their research in the Centre for Research into Film Studies forum, which also hosts visiting speakers.
Political Science - International Relations
The PhD program in Political Science - International Relations at Central European University (CEU) reflects the existing traditions of IR scholarship in North America, the UK, and Western Europe especially. The department offers concentrations in, and faculty expertise on, Security Studies, International Political Economy and IR theory.
Higher Education
The Higher Education program at University of Virginia prepares graduates for careers as leaders and researchers by building a broad and systematic understanding of higher education, a definitive knowledge of selected aspects of educational theory and practice, and research application.
Materials Science and Engineering
The Materials Science and Engineering PhD degrees at the University of Virginia involve extensive research, leading to a thesis or dissertation, respectively.

Endodontics
This Endodontics course from University of Dundee will help equip you with the skills. Develop your knowledge and clinical skills in treating pulpal and periapical diseases. This will help prepare you to sit the Royal Colleges’ specialty exams.
Chemistry
This Chemistry PhD course from the Queen's University is a research-intensive degree that requires the student to make a unique contribution to science that can be written into a Ph.D. thesis.
Epidemiology
Our Epidemiology doctoral program at the University of South Carolina provides students with the necessary skills to determine the causes of health problems by describing the genetic, biological, environmental, social and behavioral factors affecting illness and premature death as well as factors that contribute to health and well-being.
Environmental Science
The Environmental Science PhD/MPhil programme at University of Liverpool is led by the Ecology and Marine Biology group.
Education
The Ed.D Education pathway on the Professional Doctorate at Cardiff Metropolitan University is designed for experienced educational professionals and aims to develop their critical knowledge of current educational issues.
Refugee Law Initiative
The Refugee Law Initiative degree at University of London is a leading academic centre in the UK concentrating on international refugee law and policy.
Optometry
Doctors of Optometry at University of Houston are independent primary health care providers who examine, diagnose, treat and manage disorders of the visual systems and diseases of the eye and associated structures.
Computer Science
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science degree is a joint program offered by the School of Computer Science (SCS) at Carleton University and the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Ottawa under the auspices of the Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Computer Science (OCICS) and the Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Biomedical Engineering.

Midwifery
The Midwifery programme from University of Brighton has a long history in developing professional expertise in nursing and midwifery and, through research, expanding the knowledge and scope of our profession.
Biomedical Science
The Biomedical Science program at Drexel University applies fundamental biological research, analysis and technology to human health.
Human Geography
The Human Geography programme offered by Lund University develops advanced research expertise in spatial, social, and economic processes and their impact on places and societies.
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Groundbreaking research is conducted at the University of Toronto's Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering in eight main areas.