Graduate Studies at a Glance

McGill University offers graduate and postdoctoral programs in the following units (organized by their administering home faculty):

Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

Department Degrees Available
Agricultural Economics M.Sc.
Animal Science M.Sc., M.Sc.A., Ph.D.
Bioresource Engineering M.Sc., M.Sc.A., Ph.D.
Biotechnology M.Sc.A., Graduate Certificate
Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry M.Sc., Ph.D.
Human Nutrition M.Sc., M.Sc.A., Ph.D., Graduate Diploma
Natural Resource Sciences M.Sc., Ph.D.
Parasitology M.Sc., Ph.D.
Plant Science M.Sc., M.Sc.A., Ph.D., Graduate Certificate

Faculty of Arts

Department Degrees Available
Anthropology M.A., Ph.D.
Art History M.A., Ph.D.
Classics – see History and Classical Studies N/A
Communication Studies M.A., Ph.D.
East Asian Studies M.A. (Ad Hoc), Ph.D. (Ad Hoc)
Economics M.A., Ph.D.
English M.A., Ph.D.
French Language and Literature M.A., Ph.D.
Geography M.A., Ph.D.
History and Classical Studies M.A., Ph.D.
Information Studies M.I.St., Ph.D., Graduate Certificate
International Development N/A
Islamic Studies M.A., Ph.D.
Jewish Studies M.A., Ph.D. (Ad Hoc)
Languages, Literatures, and Cultures M.A., M.A. (Ad Hoc), Ph.D., Ph.D. (Ad Hoc)
Linguistics M.A., Ph.D.
Mathematics and Statistics M.A., Ph.D.
Philosophy M.A., Ph.D.
Political Science M.A., Ph.D.
Public Policy M.P.P.
Psychology M.A., Ph.D.
Quebec Studies / Études sur le Québec N/A
Religious Studies M.A., S.T.M., Ph.D.
Social Studies of Medicine N/A
Social Work M.Sc.A., M.S.W., M.S.W. & B.C.L./J.D., Ph.D.
Sociology M.A., Ph.D.

Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences

Department Degrees Available
Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences M.Sc. Ph.D.

Faculty of Education

Department Degrees Available
Educational and Counselling Psychology M.A., M.Ed., Ph.D., Graduate Diploma
Integrated Studies in Education M.A., Ph.D., Graduate Certificate
Kinesiology and Physical Education M.A., M.Sc., Ph.D.

Faculty of Engineering

Department Degrees Available
Architecture M.Arch., Ph.D.
Chemical Engineering M.Eng., Ph.D.
Civil Engineering M.Sc., M.Eng., Ph.D.
Electrical and Computer Engineering M.Sc., M.Eng., Ph.D.
Mechanical Engineering M.Sc., M.Eng., Ph.D.
Mining and Materials Engineering M.Sc., M.Eng., Ph.D., Graduate Diploma
Urban Planning M.U.P., Ph.D.

Bieler School of Environment

Department Degrees Available
Environment N/A

Interfaculty Studies

Department Degrees Available
Biological and Biomedical Engineering M.Sc., M.Eng., Ph.D.
Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Health Science Education Graduate Certificate
Neuroscience (Integrated Program) M.Sc., Ph.D.
Quantitative Life Sciences Ph.D.

Faculty of Law

Department Degrees Available
Law LL.M., D.C.L., Graduate Certificate, M.S.W. & B.C.L./J.D.

Desautels Faculty of Management

Department Degrees Available
Desautels Faculty of Management M.B.A., M.B.A. with Integrated B.C.L./LL.B., M.B.A. & M.D.,C.M., M.B.A./Japan, E.M.B.A., M.M., Ph.D., Graduate Certificate

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Department Degrees Available
Anatomy and Cell Biology M.Sc., Ph.D.
Biochemistry M.Sc., Ph.D.
Bioethics N/A
Biomedical Engineering Graduate Certificate
Communication Sciences and Disorders M.Sc., M.Sc.A., Ph.D.
Epidemiology and Biostatistics M.Sc., Ph.D.
Human Genetics M.Sc., Ph.D.
Medical Physics M.Sc., Graduate Diploma
Medicine, Experimental M.Sc., Ph.D., Graduate Diploma
Medicine, Family M.Sc., Ph.D.
Microbiology and Immunology M.Sc., Ph.D.
Occupational Health M.Sc.A., Ph.D.
Oncology Graduate Diploma
Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery M.Sc.
Pathology M.Sc., Ph.D.
Pharmacology and Therapeutics M.Sc., Ph.D.
Physiology M.Sc., Ph.D.
Psychiatry M.Sc.
Surgery, Experimental M.Sc., Ph.D., Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma

Schulich School of Music

Department Degrees Available
Schulich School of Music M.A., M.Mus., D.Mus., Ph.D., Graduate Artist Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Post-Graduate Artist Diploma

Ingram School of Nursing

Department Degrees Available
Nursing M.Sc.A., Ph.D., Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma

School of Physical and Occupational Therapy

Department Degrees Available
About the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy M.Sc., M.Sc.A., Ph.D., Graduate Certificate

Faculty of Science

Department Degrees Available
Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences M.Sc., Ph.D.
Biology M.Sc., Ph.D.
Chemistry M.Sc., Ph.D.
Computer Science M.Sc., Ph.D.
Earth and Planetary Sciences M.Sc., Ph.D.
Geography (Science1 > Graduate > Browse Academic Units & Programs > Geography) M.Sc., Ph.D.
Mathematics and Statistics (Science1 > Graduate > Browse Academic Units & Programs > Mathematics and Statistics) M.Sc., Ph.D.
Physics M.Sc., Ph.D.
Psychology (Science1 > Graduate > Browse Academic Units & Programs > Psychology) M.Sc., Ph.D.
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Master's Degrees Available at McGill

The following list shows all of the master's degrees available at McGill, along with their prerequisites. See Master's Degree Programs and Specializations for more information on specific programs and options.

Degree Prerequisites
Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) Professional degree – McGill B.Sc.(Arch.) degree, or equivalent.
Master of Arts (M.A.) Bachelor of Arts in the subject selected for graduate work. See appropriate unit.
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A) An undergraduate degree from an approved university. See M.B.A. Programs.1
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Bachelor's degree with specialization related to the subject chosen for graduate work, plus a Permanent Quebec Teaching Diploma or its equivalent for some of the above degrees. See appropriate department.
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent, with specialization appropriate for the subject selected for graduate study. See appropriate department.
Master of Information Studies (M.I.St.) At least a bachelor's degree from a recognized university. See Information Studies Admission Requirements and Application Procedures.2
Master of Laws (LL.M.) An acceptable degree in Law or equivalent qualifications. See Law Admission Requirements and Application Procedures.3
Master of Management (M.M.) See Master of Management Programs.4
Master of Music (M.Mus.) Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Arts with concentration in the area selected for graduate study. Applicants to the Performance program are required to pass auditions in their speciality. See Schulich School of Music.5
Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M.) B.A. with specialization in religious studies or theology. See Religious Studies Admission Requirements and Application Procedures.6
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Bachelor of Science in the subject selected for graduate work. See appropriate unit.
Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.) A bachelor's degree in the subject selected for graduate work. See appropriate unit.
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) Bachelor's degree in Social Work including courses in statistics and social science research methods. See Social Work Admission Requirements and Application Procedures.7
Master of Social Work with Bachelor of Civil Law and Bachelor of Laws (M.S.W. with B.C.L./LL.B.) See Social Work Admission Requirements and Application Procedures.7
Master of Urban Planning (M.U.P.) Bachelor's degree in any one of the following: Anthropology, Architecture, Economics, Civil Engineering, Geography, Law, Management, Political Science, Social Work, Sociology, or Urban Planning, with adequate knowledge of quantitative techniques. See Urban Planning Admission Requirements and Application Procedures.8
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M.B.A Programs

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Information Studies Admission Requirements and Application Procedures

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Law Admission Requirements and Application Procedures

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Master of Management Programs

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Schulich School of Music

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Religious Studies Admission Requirements and Application Procedures

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Social Work Admission Requirements and Application Procedures

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Urban Planning Admission Requirements and Application Procedures

Master's Degree Programs and Specializations

The following list shows all of the programs and options available for each degree at McGill.

Master of Architecture (M.Arch.)

Program Thesis/Non-Thesis Options
Professional Non-Thesis Design Studio, Design Studio – Directed Research
Post-professional Non-Thesis Architectural History and Theory, Urban Design and Housing

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Program Thesis/Non-Thesis Options
Anthropology Thesis Development Studies, Environment, Gender and Women's Studies
Art History Thesis Gender and Women's Studies
Classics Thesis, Non-Thesis N/A
Communication Studies Thesis, Non-Thesis Gender and Women's Studies (Thesis)
Counselling Psychology Non-Thesis (Professional Internship), Non-Thesis (Project) N/A
East Asian Studies Thesis (Ad Hoc) N/A
Economics Thesis, Non-Thesis Development Studies, Population Dynamics
Educational Psychology Thesis Health Professions Education, Human Development, Learning Sciences, School/Applied Child Psychology
Education and Society Thesis, Non-Thesis Gender and Women's Studies, Mathematics and Science Education (Thesis), Course Work, Course Work Math & Science Education, Gender and Women's Studies, Jewish Education, Project Math & Science Education (Non-Thesis)
Educational Leadership Thesis, Non-Thesis (Coursework), Non-Thesis (Project) Gender and Women's Studies (Thesis), Gender and Women's Studies (Non-Thesis (Project))
English Thesis, Non-Thesis N/A
French Language and Literature Thesis, Non-Thesis Gender and Women's Studies (Thesis)
Geography Thesis Development Studies, Environment, Gender and Women's Studies, Neotropical Environment
German Thesis, Non-Thesis N/A
Hispanic Studies Thesis, Non-Thesis N/A
History Thesis, Non-Thesis Development Studies, European Studies, Gender and Women's Studies (Thesis), Development Studies, European Studies, Gender and Women's Studies
Islamic Studies Thesis Gender and Women's Studies
Italian Thesis, Non-Thesis N/A
Jewish Studies Thesis, Non-Thesis N/A
Kinesiology and Physical Education Thesis, Non-Thesis N/A
Languages, Literatures and Cultures Thesis (Ad Hoc) Digital Humanities
Linguistics Non-Thesis N/A
Mathematics and Statistics Thesis, Non-Thesis N/A
Medical Anthropology Thesis N/A
Music – Music Education Thesis, Non-Thesis N/A
Music – Music Technology Thesis N/A
Music – Musicology Thesis, Non-Thesis Gender and Women's Studies (Thesis)
Music – Theory Thesis, Non-Thesis Gender and Women's Studies (Thesis)
Philosophy Thesis Bioethics
Political Science Thesis, Non-Thesis Development Studies, European Studies (Thesis), Development Studies, European Studies, Gender and Women's Studies, Social Statistics (Non-Thesis)
Psychology Thesis N/A
Religious Studies Thesis, Non-Thesis Bioethics, Gender and Women's Studies (Thesis)
Russian Thesis N/A
Second Language Education Thesis, Non-Thesis Gender and Women's Studies (Thesis)
School/Applied Child Psychology Non-Thesis N/A
Sociology Thesis, Non-Thesis Development Studies, Gender and Women's Studies, Medical Sociology (Thesis), Development Studies, Gender and Women's Studies, Medical Sociology, Population Dynamics (Non-Thesis)
Teaching and Learning Non-Thesis English or French Second Language, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Social Sciences

Master of Business Administration Degrees (M.B.A.)

Program Thesis/Non-Thesis Options
M.B.A. Non-Thesis General Management
M.B.A./Japan Non-Thesis Finance, General Management, Global Strategy and Leadership, Marketing, Technology and Innovation
E.M.B.A. Non-Thesis N/A

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

Program Thesis/Non-Thesis Options
Educational Psychology Non-Thesis Family Life Education, General Educational Psychology, General Educational Psychology: Project, Inclusive Education, Inclusive Education: Project, Learning Sciences

Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)

Program Thesis/Non-Thesis Options
Aerospace Engineering Non-Thesis N/A
Biological and Biomedical Engineering Thesis N/A
Chemical Engineering Thesis, Non-Thesis Environmental Engineering (Non-Thesis)
Civil Engineering Thesis, Non-Thesis Environmental Engineering (Non-Thesis)
Electrical Engineering Non-Thesis N/A
Materials Engineering Thesis, Non-Thesis Environmental Engineering (Non-Thesis)
Mechanical Engineering Non-Thesis N/A
Mining Engineering Thesis, Non-Thesis Environmental Engineering (Non-Thesis)

Master of Information Studies (M.I.St.)

The School of Information Studies offers a postgraduate professional program in librarianship. Two years of full-time study or the equivalent are required.

Program Thesis/Non-Thesis Options
Information Studies Non-Thesis Project

Master of Laws (LL.M.)

Program Thesis/Non-Thesis Options
Law Thesis, Non-Thesis Bioethics (Thesis), Air and Space Law, Comparative Law, Environment (Thesis and Non-Thesis)

Master of Management (M.M.)

Program Thesis/Non-Thesis Options
Analytics Non-Thesis N/A
Finance Non-Thesis N/A
Manufacturing Management Non-Thesis N/A
IMHL Non-Thesis N/A
IMPM Non-Thesis N/A

Master of Music (M.Mus.)

Program Thesis/Non-Thesis Options
Music – Composition Thesis N/A
Performance Thesis Jazz Performance, Early Music, Orchestral Instruments and Guitar, Collaborative Piano, Piano, Opera and Voice, Organ and Church Music, Conducting
Sound Recording Non-Thesis N/A

Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.)

Program Thesis/Non-Thesis Options
Public Policy Non-Thesis N/A

Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M.)

A program leading to the degree of Sanctae Theologiae Magister (S.T.M.) is given in the School of Religious Studies. This degree is primarily for those who intend to enter the ministry of the Christian Church or another religious institution, or to proceed to teaching in schools. A Master of Arts program (thesis and non-thesis) is also available.

Program Thesis/Non-Thesis Options
Religious Studies Non-Thesis N/A

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Program Thesis/Non-Thesis Options
Agricultural Economics Thesis N/A
Animal Science Thesis N/A
Atmospheric and Oceanic Science Thesis Environment
Biochemistry Thesis Bioinformatics, Chemical Biology
Biological and Biomedical Engineering Thesis N/A
Biology Thesis Bioinformatics, Environment, Neotropical Environment
Bioresource Engineering Thesis, Non-Thesis Environment (Thesis), Integrated Water Resource Management (Non-Thesis)
Biostatistics Thesis, Non-Thesis N/A
Cell Biology Thesis N/A
Chemistry Thesis N/A
Civil Engineering Thesis N/A
Communication Sciences and Disorders Thesis N/A
Computer Science Thesis, Non-Thesis Bioinformatics
Dental Sciences Thesis, Non-Thesis N/A
Earth and Planetary Sciences Thesis Environment
Electrical Engineering Thesis N/A
Entomology Thesis Environment, Neotropical Environment
Epidemiology Thesis, Non-Thesis Environmental & Occupational Health (Non-Thesis), Pharmacoepidemiology (Non-Thesis)
Experimental Medicine Thesis Bioethics, Environment
Experimental Surgery Thesis, Non-Thesis Global Surgery, Surgical Education, Surgical Innovation (Thesis)
Family Medicine Thesis Bioethics, Medical Education
Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry Thesis, Non-Thesis Food Safety (Non-Thesis)
Genetic Counselling Non-Thesis N/A
Geography Thesis Environment, Neotropical Environment
Human Genetics Thesis Bioethics, Bioinformatics
Human Nutrition Thesis N/A
Kinesiology and Physical Education Thesis, Non-Thesis N/A
Materials Engineering Thesis N/A
Mathematics and Statistics Thesis, Non-Thesis N/A
Mechanical Engineering Thesis N/A
Medical Radiation Physics Thesis N/A
Microbiology Thesis N/A
Microbiology and Immunology Thesis N/A
Mining Engineering Thesis N/A
Neuroscience Thesis N/A
Otolaryngology Thesis N/A
Parasitology Thesis N/A
Pathology Thesis N/A
Pharmacology Thesis Environmental Health Sciences
Physics Thesis N/A
Physiology Thesis Bioinformatics, Chemical Biology
Plant Science Thesis Bioinformatics, Environment, Neotropical Environment
Psychiatry Thesis N/A
Psychology Thesis N/A
Public Health Non-Thesis N/A
Rehabilitation Sciences Thesis, Non-Thesis N/A
Renewable Resources Thesis, Non-Thesis Environment, Neotropical Environment (Thesis), Environmental Assessment (Non-Thesis)

Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.)

This degree was designed to provide postgraduate training of a professional and vocational character, with less emphasis on theoretical knowledge and research than in Master of Science programs, but with no lower standards either for admission or completion of requirements. Two years of full-time study or equivalent are normally required with an emphasis on coursework.

Program Thesis/Non-Thesis Options
Animal Science Non-Thesis Sustainable Agriculture
Bioresource Engineering Non-Thesis Environment, Environmental Engineering, Integrated Food and Bioprocessing
Biotechnology Non-Thesis N/A
Communication Sciences and Disorders Non-Thesis Speech-Language Pathology
Human Nutrition Non-Thesis, Non-Thesis (Project), Non-Thesis (Practicum) Dietetics Credentialing
Nursing Non-Thesis Advanced Nursing - Advanced Practice Nursing; Advanced Nursing - Global Health; Advanced Nursing - Nursing Services Administration. Nursing - Direct Entry to Advanced Practice Nursing; Nursing - Global Health. Nurse Practitioner; Adult Care Nurse Practitioner; Mental Health Nurse Practitioner; Neonatal Nurse Practitioner; Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner; Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Occupational Health Non-Thesis (Resident), Non-Thesis (Distance) N/A
Occupational Therapy Non-Thesis N/A
Physical Therapy Non-Thesis N/A
Plant Science Non-Thesis (program under review) N/A
Social Work Non-Thesis Couple and Family Therapy

Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)

The M.S.W. degree represents a second level of professional study in which students build competence in a chosen field of practice.

Program Thesis/Non-Thesis Options
Social Work Thesis, Non-Thesis Gender and Women's Studies (Thesis), International Partner Program, Gender and Women's Studies (Non-Thesis)
Joint Master of Social Work with B.C.L. and J.D. Non-Thesis N/A

Master of Urban Planning

The program requires a minimum of two years residency and a three-month internship with a member of a recognized planning association.
 

Program Thesis/Non-Thesis Options
Urban Planning Non-Thesis Transportation Planning, Urban Development and Urban Design

Ad Hoc Master of Arts (M.A. (Ad Hoc))

Program Thesis/Non-Thesis Options
Digital Humanities Thesis N/A
East Asian Studies Thesis N/A

Doctoral Degrees Available at McGill

The following section lists the doctoral degrees available at McGill, along with their prerequisites. See Doctoral Degree Programs and Specializations for specific programs and options for doctoral degrees.

Degree Prerequisites
Doctor of Civil Law (D.C.L.) B.C.L. or LL.B. and usually LL.M. See Law.1
Doctor of Music (D.Mus) M.A. in Composition (D.Mus. in Composition) or a master's degree in Performance, and professional and teaching experience (D.Mus. in Performance). See Schulich School of Music.2
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) An undergraduate degree relevant to the subject chosen for graduate work. Some departments require all Ph.D. candidates to hold a master's degree in the same subject. Departments may recommend that candidates of undoubted promise should be allowed to proceed directly to the Ph.D. degree without being required to submit a master's thesis.
Joint Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Joint Ph.D.s are offered in co-operation with other universities.
Ad Hoc Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D. (Ad Hoc)) Some departments offer the possibility of directly entering a Ph.D. program on an ad hoc basis, or, with the permission of the supervisor and the approval of the Graduate Program Director, exceptional students may transfer from the master's program to the ad hoc Ph.D. program.
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Schulich School of Music

Doctoral Degree Programs and Specializations

Doctor of Civil Law (D.C.L.)

Doctoral programs are offered in Air and Space Law and Law (Comparative Law). Both are predominantly research degrees awarded on the basis of a thesis that represents an original contribution to the development of legal science.

Program Options Offered by Faculty/School
Law Air and Space Law, Comparative Law Faculty of Law

Doctor of Music (D.Mus.)

The Doctor of Music degree is offered in Composition. The Doctoral thesis consists of a musical composition of major dimensions together with a written analysis of the work. The composition is presented by the candidate in concert. The regulations set forth for the Ph.D. generally apply also to the D.Mus.

The Doctor of Music degree is also offered in Performance. It is offered to professional musicians who wish to teach at the university level and to develop a specialization in a particular repertoire, approach, or discipline (musicology, music theory, music education and pedagogy, or music technology).

Program Options Offered by Faculty/School
Music Composition, Performance Studies Schulich School of Music

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Program Options Offered by Faculty/School
Animal Science Bioinformatics Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Anthropology Neotropical Environment Faculty of Arts
Architecture N/A Faculty of Engineering
Art History Gender and Women's Studies Faculty of Arts
Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences N/A Faculty of Science
Biochemistry Bioinformatics, Chemical Biology Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Biology Bioinformatics, Environment, Neotropical Environment Faculty of Science
Biological and Biomedical Engineering N/A Interfaculty Studies
Bioresource Engineering Environment Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Biostatistics N/A Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Cell Biology N/A Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Chemical Engineering N/A Faculty of Engineering
Chemistry N/A Faculty of Science
Civil Engineering N/A Faculty of Engineering
Communication Sciences and Disorders Language Acquisition Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Communication Studies Gender and Women's Studies Faculty of Arts
Computer Science Bioinformatics Faculty of Science
Counselling Psychology N/A Faculty of Education
Earth and Planetary Sciences Environment Faculty of Science
Economics N/A Faculty of Arts
Educational Psychology Human Development, Learning Sciences Faculty of Education
Educational Studies Gender and Women's Studies, Language Acquisition, Mathematics and Science Education Faculty of Education
Electrical Engineering N/A Faculty of Engineering
English N/A Faculty of Arts
Entomology Environment, Neotropical Environment Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Epidemiology Global Health, Pharmacoepidemiology, Population Dynamics Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Experimental Medicine Environment Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Experimental Surgery N/A Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Family Medicine N/A Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry N/A Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
French Language and Literature Gender and Women's Studies Faculty of Arts
Geography Environment, Gender and Women's Studies, Neotropical Environment Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science
German N/A Faculty of Arts
Hispanic Studies N/A Faculty of Arts
History N/A Faculty of Arts
Human Genetics Bioinformatics Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Human Nutrition N/A Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Information Studies N/A Faculty of Arts
Islamic Studies Gender and Women's Studies Faculty of Arts
Kinesiology N/A Faculty of Education
Linguistics Language Acquisition Faculty of Arts
Management Environment Desautels Faculty of Management
Materials Engineering N/A Faculty of Engineering
Mathematics and Statistics N/A Faculty of Science
Mechanical Engineering N/A Faculty of Engineering
Microbiology Bioinformatics Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Microbiology and Immunology N/A Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Mining Engineering N/A Faculty of Engineering
Music Composition, Music Education, Musicology, Music Technology, Sound Recording, Theory, Gender and Women's Studies Schulich School of Music
Neuroscience N/A Interfaculty Studies
Nursing N/A Ingram School of Nursing
Occupational Health N/A Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Parasitology Bioinformatics Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Pathology N/A Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Pharmacology N/A Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Philosophy Environment, Gender and Women's Studies Faculty of Arts
Physics N/A Faculty of Science
Physiology Bioinformatics, Chemical Biology Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Plant Science Bioinformatics, Environment, Neotropical Environment Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Political Science Gender and Women's Studies Faculty of Arts
Psychology Behavioural Neuroscience, Language Acquisition, Psychosocial Oncology Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science
Quantitative Life Sciences N/A Interfaculty Studies
Rehabilitation Science N/A School of Physical and Occupational Therapy
Religious Studies Gender and Women's Studies Faculty of Religious Studies
Renewable Resources Environment, Neotropical Environment Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Russian N/A Faculty of Arts
School/Applied Child Psychology N/A Faculty of Education
Social Work N/A Faculty of Arts
Sociology Gender and Women's Studies, Population Dynamics Faculty of Arts

Joint Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Program Options Offered by Faculty/School
Nursing N/A McGill / Université de Montréal
Management N/A McGill / Concordia / H.E.C. / UQAM
Social Work N/A McGill / Université de Montréal

Ad Hoc Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D. (Ad Hoc))

Program Options Offered by Faculty/School
East Asian Studies N/A Faculty of Arts
Italian Studies N/A Faculty of Arts
Jewish Studies N/A Faculty of Arts

Postdoctoral Research

See Postdoctoral Research for information about postdoctoral research at McGill University.

Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificates

The graduate diplomas and graduate certificates listed below are programs of study under the academic supervision of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. The prerequisite for a diploma or certificate is an undergraduate degree in the same discipline.

The graduate diploma programs consist of at least two terms of full-time study or the equivalent.

Graduate Diplomas

  • Clinical Research
  • Medical Radiation Physics 
  • Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 
  • Mining Engineering 
  • Music Artist 
  • Music Performance 
  • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
  • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
  • Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Registered Dietitian Credentialing (R.D.)
  • School/Applied Child Psychology (Post-Ph.D.)
  • Surgical Innovation

Graduate Certificates

  • Air and Space Law 
  • Bioinformatics 
  • Biotechnology
  • Chronic Pain Management 
  • Comparative Law 
  • Digital Archives Management 
  • Driving Rehabilitation 
  • Educational Leadership 1 
  • Educational Leadership 2 
  • Educational Leadership 3 
  • Foundations of Health Science Education 
  • Information Architecture and Design 
  • Information and Knowledge Management 
  • International Leadership in Educational and Administrative Development 
  • Library and Information Studies
  • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
  • Pédagogie de l'immersion française
  • Performance Choral Conducting
  • Post-M.B.A.
  • Post-M.B.A. Japan
  • Professional Accounting
  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Teaching English as a Second Language
  • Theory in Mental Health
  • Theory in Pediatrics
  • Theory in Primary Care
  • Translational Biomedical Engineering

All graduate regulations apply to graduate diploma and graduate certificate candidates.

Note: The School of Continuing Studies also offers graduate diplomas and graduate certificates that are not under the academic supervision of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. To see a list of programs offered, refer to Graduate Credit Programs in the School of Continuing Studies.
 

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