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Psychiatry Research

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  • University/Institute Name Dalhousie University
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position Duration5 years
  • Position Funding Type Graduate Assistantship (RA or TA) or PhD Scholarship
  • Application deadlineJun 2026
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Position Details (PhD Program)

Dalhousie University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Psychiatry Research programme will improve your skills in critical appraisal, study design, statistics, data analysis, and scientific writing. Get the skills and knowledge you need to succeed as a doctoral-level professional in clinical and neuroscience research concerning mental health and illness. 

Coursework covers advanced statistics and experiential psychiatry, as well as two comprehensives. You will achieve advanced level skills in critical appraisal, study design, statistics, complex data analysis, scientific writing, and understanding of psychiatric illnesses.  As part of this Dalhousie University ‘s Doctor of Philosophy in  Psychiatry Research programme, you will complete independent Doctoral dissertation research under the supervision of one of our faculty. 

Careers

PhD graduates pursue positions in academia, including post-doctoral fellowships and faculty positions, or could work in the public or private healthcare sectors.

Programme options

Thesis: Pursue independent and original research guided by a supervisor to develop and defend your thesis. 

Courses include: 

  • Advanced Experiential Psychiatry
  • Advanced Methods, Statistics & Analysis
  • Doctoral Comprehensive Requirement
  • Psychiatry Grand Rounds and Research Day
  • PhD Thesis

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