Interdisciplinary PhD (PhD)
An individualized and self-designed PhD program.
Why choose this program?
What makes the Interdisciplinary PhD Program unique amongst doctoral programs? While it still requires exceptional focus, hard work, and self-discipline, there is no home department in the usual sense to guide you along the way. Self-direction and self-reliance are needed, as you may be working more on your own than usual, even for PhD students.
Whether you are aiming to incorporate the insights of two or three traditional disciplines or engage in research in an interdisciplinary field such as environment, health administration, international development, law, biology, or information management, the Interdisciplinary PhD (IDPhD) program is designed to meet the needs of motivated, experienced, and highly qualified students looking for research opportunities which cut across disciplinary boundaries.
Strengths of Dalhousie’s Interdisciplinary PhD program include:
Individualized and self-designed program
Access to faculty across many departments
Access to faculty from other universities
Cutting-edge approach in emerging fields
Emphasis on publication
Encouragement of policy and applied solutions
Careers
Our students work in such emerging fields as environmental studies, health and human performance, marine management, social work, computer studies, indigenous-led resource management, informatics in commerce and business, and international development.
About half of our graduates gain academic positions in Canada and other countries, and others go on to work as researchers, administrators, or consultants in government, non-profits, large private organizations, or small practices.
Admission requirements
You'll need to meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirements as well as any program-specific admissions requirements before you can apply.
Financial information
At Dalhousie, we want our students to focus on their studies, rather than worry about their personal finances. We offer competitive tuition rates and funding programs to support graduate students in almost all of our degree programs.
Program options
Thesis: Pursue independent and original research guided by a supervisor and committee to develop and defend your thesis.
All graduate programs at Dalhousie are collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
