PhD in Sustainability Science (PhD)

Brock University, located in St. Catharines, Ontario, is a renowned Canadian institution known for its exceptional academic programs and vibrant campus life. With a history spanning over 50 years, Brock offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees across various disciplines, including business, humanities, social sciences, sciences, and health sciences. The university prides itself on providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, fostering critical thinking, innovation, and experiential education. Brock University is committed to the success of its students, offering numerous research opportunities, community engagement initiatives, and state-of-the-art facilities, including its own winery and performing arts center.

The PhD in Sustainability Science aims to cultivate a sustainable and equitable future by offering a state-of-the-art education that integrates rigorous scientific practice with an understanding of the unique linkages between humans and the environment. The complexity of contemporary challenges – ranging from climate change and biodiversity loss to social segregation and rising inequality – has inspired a new collaborative and problem-solving field of research and practice called sustainability science. The concept of sustainability science articulates a new vision of harnessing knowledge from science and society for more effective problem solving. The PhD in Sustainability Science (SSCI) program seeks to develop world class sustainability scientists who take a transdisciplinary approach to identifying critical social-environmental challenges, and who work toward formulating and implementing innovative solutions that support decision making, policy development, and best practices both locally and globally. Students in the SSCI program will complete the following components to earn their degree: Core and elective course work (2 terms) Comprehensive examination (1 term) Research proposal development (1 term) Dissertation writing (7 terms) Submission and defence of dissertation (1 term) The PhD in Sustainability Science is designed to be completed in 4 years (12 terms). Students who complete these requirements will earn the designation of Doctor of Philosophy. Entry point: