Doctoral (PhD)

Doctor of philosophy (phd) in planning.

Program requirements prior to Fall 2020

Recommended program sequence Fall 2020 or later

Graduate Academic Integrity Module (Graduate AIM)

Thesis: Thesis completion timeline to be determined by the student with approval from the supervisor and committee. Details of the thesis research timeline will vary by student. Students should consult with their supervisors early in the program to ensure that their proposed timeline results in timely program completion.

  • Students must complete the following graduate level courses in the following sequence:

Term 1 (Fall)

  • PLAN 700 Planning Paradigms and Theory (0.5 unit)
  • PLAN 801 Foundations of Planning Scholarship (0.5 unit)
  • PLAN 800A PhD Colloquium 1 (0.0 unit, credit/no credit, held with PLAN 800C)

Term 2 (Winter)

Thesis: Submit well-developed research plan by October of second year. Oral presentations for third party review are held in PLAN 802 in the second year.

  • PLAN 802 Advanced Planning Theory (0.5 unit)
  • PLAN 800B PhD Colloquium 2 (0.0 unit, credit/no credit, held with PLAN 800D)

Term 3 (Spring)

  • PLAN 803 Advanced Research Design in Planning (0.5 unit)

Term 4 (Fall)

  • PLAN 800C PhD Colloquium 3 (0.0 unit, credit/no credit, held with PLAN 800A)

Term 5 (Winter)

  • PLAN 800D PhD Colloquium 4 (0.0 unit, credit/no credit, held with PLAN 800B)

Additional Courses:

Students must take 1 additional PLAN elective in Year 1 and may be directed to take up to 2 additional one‐term graduate level courses by the supervisory committee.

Milestones:

PhD Comprehensive Examination

  • Students are required to meet the University-level PhD Comprehensive Examination minimum requirements outlined in the “ Minimum requirements for the PhD degree ” section of the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar (GSAC).
  • Further details are available on Doctoral Comprehensive Exam Procedures School of Planning .

PhD Research Plan

  • A research plan approved by the supervisory committee by completion of 2 nd year.

A PhD thesis in planning constitutes original scholarship and an innovative contribution to knowledge in planning and related fields. The thesis must demonstrate familiarity with existing work in the field and show ability to design an approach, conduct rigorous and advanced research, present findings and results, and defend conclusions in a scholarly manner. As well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how it advances knowledge in a chosen area of study within planning. A PhD thesis in planning must be written in compliance with the requirements outlined in the “Thesis” section of the GSPA site

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Alumni Success

Our PhD graduates have gone on to work in a variety of positions, including:

  • Assistant Professor, L'Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS), Montreal, Quebec
  • Analyst, Health Statistic, Statistics Canada, Ottawa, ON
  • Assistant Professor, Queen's University, ON
  • Assistant Professor, McGill University, QC
  • Associate Professor, Ryerson University ON
  • Planner (Information Systems), Hamilton, Bermuda
  • Member, Canada Energy Commission, Calgary, AB
  • Professor, HEC in Montreal, QC
  • Assistant Planner, Rural Planning District Commission, Fredericton, NB
  • Lecturer, Innis College, University of Toronto, ON
  • Ministry of Environment, Queen’s Park, Toronto, ON
  • Lecturer, McMaster University, ON
  • Assistant Professor, Arizona State University, USA
  • Assistant Professor, University of Oregon, USA

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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Urban Planning, Policy and Design

The Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Planning, Policy and Design aims to prepare students for interdisciplinary research and teaching on the management of urban development as well as for leadership in the design and evaluation of urban policies and plans for cities in North America and the world. The program will focus on five identified areas of urban planning (land use planning and urban design; environmental planning; transportation planning; international development planning; real estate and economic development). Students are expected to spend the first two years of study taking courses, preparing for their comprehensive examination and writing their dissertation proposal. The remaining two (or more) years are spent conducting research and writing a thesis.

Required Courses (9 credits)

Every student must take courses worth at least 18 credits. Only one reading course can be included in this minimum requirement. The Advisory Committee may raise the requirement up to 24 credits (up to 36 credits for students entering as Ph.D. 1) in order to meet the specific needs of the student. With approval of their committee, students may elect to take a larger number of courses than is required, but in no case will the number of credits exceed thirty unless the student enters the program in Ph.D.1.

Offered by: Urban Planning ( Faculty of Engineering )

Administered by: Graduate Studies

Urban Planning : A review of planning history and theories of planning. These are examined under three categories: explanation of urban phenomena, substantive theory, and theories of process.

Terms: Fall 2024

Instructors: Wachsmuth, David (Fall)

Urban Planning : Presentation of comprehensive review papers covering material central to the student's dissertation research, with an oral defense before an Advisory Committee.

Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Urban Planning : Exploration of concepts and methods pertinent to the development of the dissertation project proposal and comprehensive exam reading list.

Instructors: Bornstein, Lisa (Fall)

Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken URBP 702 .

Urban Planning : Discussion of selected topics in theory and methodology with continued development of dissertation project proposal and comprehensive exam reading list.

Terms: Winter 2025

Instructors: Badami, Madhav Govind (Winter)

Prerequisite: URBP 703

Urban Planning : Preparation of a detailed dissertation research proposal, with an oral defense before an Advisory Committee.

Instructors: Shearmur, Richard George (Fall)

Prerequisite: URBP 701

Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken URBP 705 .

Complementary Courses (6 credits)

3 credits in advanced research methods at the 600 level or higher. It may be taken in any academic unit at McGill or another university, subject to the approval of the Graduate Program or School Director.

3 credits in advanced theory at the 600 level or higher. It may be taken at McGill or at another university and must be approved by the Graduate Program or School Director.

Elective Courses (3 credits)

Minimum 3 credits at the 500 level or higher,, or more if the Advisory Committee so decides.

These credits may be taken in any academic unit at McGill or at another university, subject to the approval of the Advisory Committee.

The Advisory Committee may require that the number of electives be increased to improve the student's preparation in certain areas. Other courses, at the 500 level or higher, may be added with the approval of the Advisory Committee. In general, students will be asked to limit their elective coursework to 9 credits. In no case will they be allowed to take more than 15 credits in elective courses.

Up to two reading courses may be taken and only one may be included in the minimum 18 credits of course work. A reading course is taken when no appropriate course is available and is (at least) equivalent to a 3-credit course in terms of work load. Procedures for reading courses are outlined in the Reading Course guidelines.

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About the PhD Program

The primary objective of the PhD in Planning is to prepare students for academic careers in teaching and research. Some may also pursue an advanced planning career in the private, non-profit or public sector, given the rising demand for people with a PhD credential outside of academia.

The PhD program in Planning has 3 fields of specialization:

  • City-regions in global context: economic development and social planning
  • Environment and sustainability planning
  • Urban development, design and the built environment

Our program is designed to provide students with a broad and critical knowledge of planning history, theory and practice, as well as rigorous training in research. These objectives are achieved through a combination of advanced seminars and workshops, a comprehensive exam and a doctoral dissertation. As part of their training, students also receive teaching assistantships and may be offered research assistantships, as these become available.

The expectation is that PhD degrees will be completed on a full-time basis within four years of initial registration. The School of Graduate Studies requires that the thesis be submitted within six years of initial registration in the program.

PhD students must complete the following program requirements:

  • Coursework : All students must complete at least six half-credit courses (3.0 FCE) as follows – PLA2000H (0.5 FCE), PLA2001H (0.5 FCE), JPG1111H/JPG1120H or an approved methods course (0.5 FCE), at least one course from outside the planning program (0.5 FCE), two electives in any subject (1.0 FCE)
  • Annual Progress Reports : The supervisory committee must meet at least once per academic year to review the student’s progress and plans for the following year.
  • PhD Comprehensive Examination : Students will take a written and oral comprehensive exam between June of year one and no later than December of year two. The purpose of the exam is to ascertain whether a student has obtained an adequate knowledge base to continue in the PhD program; to ascertain any knowledge gaps and suggest remedial action; and to provide a student with the opportunity to get a broad perspective on their chosen field of study.
  • PhD Research Proposal Examination : Students will submit a research proposal which is defended before the supervisory committee. Ideally, the research proposal should take the form of a paper of about twenty to forty pages in length which includes a statement of the problem, research questions, a discussion and literature review of the research context in which it is set, research objectives or hypotheses, a brief outline of the data sources and methods, a draft survey or guiding questions for interviews (where appropriate) and a suggested timetable for completion. There should be a discussion of methods and methodology that makes reference to the literature on methodology. The proposal should provide a rationale for the choice of methods and discuss any ethical issues stemming from the research (if appropriate).
  • PhD Candidacy : When all requirements exclusive of the thesis have been met, the student has achieved PhD Candidacy. When all requirements exclusive of the thesis have been met, a student has achieved PhD Candidacy. The department requires students to achieve candidacy by the end of year two. School of Graduate Studies policy requires that candidacy is achieved by the end of year three.
  • Thesis and Departmental Thesis Examination : The thesis shall constitute a significant contribution to the knowledge of the field and must be based on original research conducted while registered for the PhD program. The topic for the thesis will have been approved at the proposal defense. The completed PhD thesis will be examined in a Departmental Thesis Examination. The examination committee consists of the supervisory committee.
  • School of Graduate Studies Final Oral Examination : The Final Oral Examination is the capstone experience of the PhD program. Students will defend their dissertation before an Examination Committee which will include an appraiser (external to the University) and at least one graduate faculty member who has not been closely involved in the supervision of the thesis (in addition to the supervisor and other members of the supervisory committee).

For complete details on PhD program requirements above please review the Planning PhD Handbook .

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Design and Planning (PhD)

The PhD in Design and Planning is intended for students wishing to make a significant contribution to knowledge in design and planning fields through independently driven investigation, original research and creative scholarship.

Program details

Admission requirements.

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• Faculty of Architecture • Faculty of Graduate Studies

• PhD in Design and Planning

Expected duration

• 4 to 6 years

The Faculty of Architecture is committed to pursuing research excellence while fostering a supportive and collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment. We look forward to involving the next generation of researchers in the shared pursuit of knowledge creation and design excellence.

Research in the Design and Planning program is supported by an array of facilities, including the Architecture/Fine Arts Library, the Dafoe Library Archives and Special Collections, the Centre for Architectural Structures and Technology (C.A.S.T.) other workshops and labs, as well as many regional archives, museums, and cultural institutions.

The Faculty is continually striving to provide additional funding for students to support them through their programs. In past years, the Faculty has awarded approximately $800,000 annually to students through bursaries, scholarships and fellowships.

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The PhD in Design and Planning program requires 12 credits of course work, a candidacy examination, a thesis proposal, and a written thesis, which must be publicly defended in an oral examination. Candidates are expected to demonstrate mastery of their field and to make an original contribution to their discipline.

Expected duration:  4 to 6 years

Tuition and fees:  Tuition fees are charged for terms one and two and terms four and five. A continuing fee is paid for term three, term six and each subsequent term. (Refer to Graduate tuition and fees .)

Each student will be required to take a minimum of 12 credit hours of 7000 level courses.  Appropriate courses will be determined in consultation with the student’s advisor, and be approved by the Doctoral Studies Committee Chair.


Candidacy Examination

The candidacy examination includes both written and oral components and is intended to assess the student’s preparedness to pursue the thesis research.

Thesis proposal

Upon successful completion of the candidacy examination, the student proceeds to write and defend a thesis proposal outlining the research questions, rationale, objectives, methods, primary sources, and supporting materials.

Doctoral Thesis

The thesis is a formal comprehensive, written document describing original research completed on a chosen subject. An essential feature of the PhD thesis is the candidate's demonstration of competence to complete a research project and present the findings that constitute a distinct contribution to knowledge in the field of study.

The final thesis submission and examination process follow Faculty of Graduate Studies procedures . 

To qualify for admission to the Design and Planning PhD program, you must have a minimum of:

  • with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or equivalent in the last two years of full-time university study (60 credit hours);
  • Evidence of appropriate research capability (a Master's thesis or practicum and/or peer-reviewed publications or presentations)
  • A record of appropriate experience in professional practice, post-secondary teaching and/or other pertinent accomplishments and activities
  • IELTS:  A minimum score of 7.0; Writing score: 6.5
  • TOEFL (iBT):  A minimum score of 94, Writing: 22
  • Support from a faculty member who has agreed to serve as your advisor

In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum  admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies .

How to apply

Find an advisor.

Review the available Faculty of Architecture PhD advisor profiles , and identify a potential advisor whose research aligns with your intended area of study.
 Email an appropriate advisor an expression of interest. Your initial email must include the following:

  • CV providing a clear outline of academic credentials, work experience, research publications, presentations, awards and related accomplishments.
  • Statement of intent describing your research interest in 500 words.

Some advisors may additionally request samples of research. If the potential advisor views the research initiative to align with their area, and if their workload allows, that faculty member will notify the applicant that a formal application is appropriate. If there is no response, applicants must assume that the faculty member is not available to serve as an advisor.

Begin your application

The Design and Planning PhD program has only one application deadline per year, and applications are accepted for September entry only. Applications must be completed online and include several parts:

  • Application fee (non-refundable)
  • Unofficial copies of transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation (must be requested from within the application)
  • CV outlining academic credentials, work experience, research publications, presentations, awards and related accomplishments
  • Dossier of scholarly work, including examples of scholarly writing, as well as creative and/or professional work
  • Research proposal and study rationale (5 to 10 pages)
  • Statement of funding indicating government sponsorship, fellowships, awards, personal support, and/or other funds provided through a possible advisor;
  • A letter (email confirmation is acceptable) of an agreement with a proposed advisor who has agreed to serve as your advisor.
  • Proof of English language proficiency , if required

Please read the  Faculty of Graduate Studies online application instructions  before beginning your application.

Application deadline

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis . The Admissions committee for Architecture reviews applications in March.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

Start or continue your application

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis . The Admissions committee for City Planning reviews applications in March.

Winter applications are accepted on a case-by-case basis.

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis . The Admissions committee for Design and Planning reviews applications in March.

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis . The Admissions committee for Interior Design reviews applications in March.

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis . The Admissions committee for Landscape Architecture reviews applications in March.

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis . The Admissions committee for Anthropology reviews applications in March/April.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . Please contact the department for admission committee review timelines.

Applications open September 1 of year prior to start term.

Application deadlines

Applications open   up to 18 months prior  to start term.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for History reviews applications in February.

Applications are reviewed on a  rolling basis .

Applications open July 1 of year prior to start term.

Applications are reviewed on a  Committee basis . The Committee for German and Slavic Studies reviews applications in February/March.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis .

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis . The Admissions committee for Management reviews applications in February / March.

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis . The Admissions committee for Physical Therapy reviews applications in April / May.

Applications open  August 1 of the year prior to start term.

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis . Please contact the department for admission committee review timelines.

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis . The Admissions committee for Orthodontics reviews applications in August/September and holds interviews in September/October.

Program currently undergoing review, applications will not be opening at this time.

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Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for Educational Administration, Foundations and Psychology reviews applications in March / April.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for Education reviews applications in February / March.

Applications are reviewed after the deadline, with decisions issued in March - April.

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Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . Please contact the department for admission committee review timelines.

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated. Applications received by the March 1 deadline for a September start-date will receive first consideration for any available funding. Late applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis for any available funding, please contact the department for further information.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for Human Rights reviews applications in January - March.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for Law reviews applications in January - March.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for Nursing (MN) reviews applications in April / May.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for Nursing PhD reviews applications in February / March.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee reviews applications as per the timelines noted below each table.

Winter applications reviewed in October Summer applications reviewed in February Fall applications reviewed in June

Winter applications reviewed in June Summer applications reviewed in October Fall applications reviewed in February

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated. This includes having the support of a faculty supervisor before you apply.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for Natural Resources Management reviews applications in March - June.

After the annual application deadline (see below), applications are reviewed on a committee basis by the Faculty of Social Work internal admissions committee. Once this process is complete, decisions are sent to all applicants in March / April. 

Applications open  July 1 of year prior to start term.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for Social Work reviews applications in March / April.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for Music reviews Fall term applications in December / January, and Winter term applications in July.

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Starting with the Winter 2026 intake, the application deadlines are changing to:

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis . The Admissions committee for Occupational Therapy reviews applications in May / June.

Master of Occupational Therapy regular program  applications open September 15 of the year prior to deadline .

Master of Occupational Therapy accelerated program  applications open October 1  of the year prior to deadline .

The name of your confirmed supervisor is required at the time of application. To identify a prospective thesis research supervisor on your application, please  contact Immunology Faculty members .

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for Community Health Sciences reviews applications in March / April.

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The name of your preferred supervisor is required at time of application.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . Students selected for in-person interview will be notified in February.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for Physician Assistant Studies reviews applications in April.

Offers of admission will be released to successful applicants on May 17, 2024 from the University of Manitoba Master of Physician Assistant Studies, the same day as the University of Toronto BScPA Program and McMaster University Physician Assistant Education Program. The three institutions are pleased to provide applicants their offers on the same day to help with the decision-making process.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for Pharmacology and Therapeutics reviews applications one month after the application deadline.

Applications for Pathology MSc are reviewed on a  rolling basis .

Applications for Pathologist Assistant are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for Pathologist Assistant reviews applications in April / May. 

The Pathologist Assistant program only admits Canadian and US students every two years. The next intake is tentatively scheduled for Fall 2026.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for Statistics reviews applications in March / April.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for Biological Sciences reviews applications one month after deadline.

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis . The Admissions committee for Indigenous Studies reviews applications in February and June.

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated. For those who wish to be considered for scholarships, applications must be received by January 15 of the year in which you're seeking admission.

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis . The Admissions Committee for Applied Human Nutrition reviews applications in February.

Les demandes d’admission sont évaluées par un comité . Le comité d’admission évalu les demandes durant les mois de Mars et Avril.  

Les demandes peut être surmise jusqu’à concurrence de 18 mois avant le début de premier trimestre.

Toute demande d’admission en ligne doit être déposée, avec documents à l’appui, au plus tard aux dates indiquées.

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