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69 Master's degrees offered by the university
History and Classical Studies
The History and Classical Studies Department at McGill University offers interdisciplinary options in developmental studies and women’s studies at the M.A. level. Both M.A. and Ph.D. students can also write their thesis or research paper on the History of Medicine.
Agricultural Economics
The Agricultural Economics program offered by McGill University provides students with applied economic concepts and tools to identify, define, and analyze economic problems affecting the performance of the agri-food sector and the environment.
Religious Studies
The many different areas of research interest among members of the Religious Studies School at McGill University frequently require the hiring of graduate students as research assistants.
Islamic Studies
The Islamic Studies Library at McGill University is especially strong in its reference materials and periodical holdings for Islamic regions. The collection, one of the largest in North America, contains over 150,000 volumes in principal European languages as well as in Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Urdu, and other non-European languages.
Biochemistry
The Department of Biochemistry at McGill University offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs, which emphasize laboratory research.
Neuroscience (Integrated Program)
Neuroscience research at McGill University is internationally renowned, and its Integrated Program in Neuroscience (IPN) provides graduate training in this outstanding research environment. Learn more with this program in Neuroscience (Integrated Program) from Faculty of Medicine.
Urban Planning
Urban Planning offered by McGill University is the process by which a community shapes its environment to meet its needs and realize its aspirations.
Philosophy
The Philosophy Department at McGill University offers assistance to students in every aspect of placement. Our Placement Officer counsels students about coursework and areas of competence, helps to establish evidence of teaching ability, administers the dossier for job applications, and provides advice and follow-up in the interview process.
Applied Biotechnology (Non-Thesis)
The Applied Biotechnology (Non-Thesis) program at McGill University offers a course-based curriculum with practical training in laboratory courses and internships offered through the Institute of Parasitology. Graduates typically enter the biotechnology sector in research, management, or sales, or accept government positions.
Social Studies of Medicine
The Social Studies of Medicine Department at McGill University is interdisciplinary, with faculty in the fields of medical anthropology, medical history, and medical sociology.
Physical Therapy
As part of McGill University's Faculty of Medicine, we are proud of the outstanding academic environment we offer to our students. The School of Physical Therapy is situated on McGill University's upper campus in the downtown area of the beautiful city of Montreal, Quebec.
Parasitology
The Institute of Parasitology at McGill University offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. thesis research degrees in Parasitology and a non-thesis M.Sc. (Applied) degree in Biotechnology (Information on the Biotechnology programs is found in the Biotechnology section). For the Ph.D. program, it is possible to add a Bioinformatics or Environment option.
Kinesiology and Physical Education
The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education at McGill University provides a large variety of research opportunities in a number of areas related to human health and physical activity.
Bioresource Engineering
The interdisciplinary nature of Bioresource Engineering offered by McGill University often requires candidates for higher degrees to work in association with, or attend courses given by, a number of other departments at both the McGill University Macdonald campus and the Downtown campus.
Pathology
Pathology offered by McGill University is the specialized area of biomedical science that emphasizes the study of disease, and it is therefore one of the most multidisciplinary fields of research.
Chemistry
The Chemistry Thematic Research Group at McGill University is engaged in a diverse range of research topics, which span structural biology, enzymology, nucleic acid research, signalling pathways, single-molecule biophysics, and biophysical chemistry of living tissues.
Human Genetics
The Department of Human Genetics at McGill University offers a clinical master’s program, M.Sc. in Genetic Counselling, as well as research training at both the M.Sc. and Ph.D. levels in Human Genetics. Both the M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Human Genetics research programs require the completion of a thesis, which is the major focus of the student's effort.
Dental Sciences
The Dental Sciences program at McGill University offers students the possibility to supplement their existing education by exploring a variety of research topics.
Civil Engineering
Advanced Civil Engineering courses of instruction and laboratory facilities at McGill University are available for Engineering graduate students who wish to proceed to the degrees of M.Eng., M.Sc., and Ph.D.
Earth and Planetary Sciences
The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at McGill University offers both M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree programs.