Subfield · Physiology · Canada
Physiology research in Canada
University of Toronto ranks first in Canada for Physiology research in 2022–2025 (#38 worldwide), followed by McGill University and McMaster University.
- Canada's world rank
- #8 of 68 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 4.7k
- Top-10% rate
- 18.1%
- Ranked institutions
- 20
This ranks research output and citation impact, not the quality of diagnosis, treatment or care.
What is the best university for Physiology in Canada?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of TorontoToronto | #38 | 42.3 | 18.6% | 334 |
| 2 | McGill UniversityMontreal | #46 | 39.3 | 20.4% | 208 |
| 3 | McMaster UniversityHamilton | #52 | 37.3 | 19.2% | 196 |
| 4 | University of AlbertaEdmonton | #55 | 36.5 | 20.1% | 225 |
| 5 | University of British ColumbiaVancouver | #80 | 30.5 | 17.2% | 237 |
| 6 | University of CalgaryCalgary | #112 | 25.2 | 20.5% | 158 |
| 7 | University of OttawaOttawa | #146 | 21.0 | 20.2% | 146 |
| 8 | McGill University Health CentreMontreal | #218 | 14.6 | 22.3% | 91 |
| 9 | Western UniversityLondon | #234 | 13.5 | 15.8% | 132 |
| 10 | Université de MontréalMontreal | #297 | 9.7 | 16.5% | 111 |
| 11 | Université LavalQuébec | #299 | 9.6 | 18.8% | 100 |
| 12 | Queen's UniversityKingston | #335 | 7.8 | 15.4% | 93 |
| 13 | University of ManitobaWinnipeg | #353 | 7.0 | 13.5% | 82 |
| 14 | University of WaterlooWaterloo | #389 | 5.4 | 17.9% | 79 |
| 15 | University Health NetworkToronto | #402 | 4.9 | 20.2% | 72 |
| 16 | Dalhousie UniversityHalifax | #424 | 4.1 | 16.9% | 81 |
| 17 | Université de SherbrookeSherbrooke | #462 | 2.7 | 17.4% | 64 |
| 18 | Hospital for Sick ChildrenToronto | #470 | 2.4 | 14.9% | 64 |
| 19 | University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon | #482 | 2.0 | 17.0% | 67 |
| 20 | University of GuelphGuelph | #497 | 1.5 | 15.7% | 63 |
Institutions in Canada above the floor of 40 fractional works in Physiology, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Physiology researchers in Canada?
Kenneth Rockwood, Michael Bräuer and Jean‐Pierre Després rank highest among researchers based in Canada.
- 1Kenneth Rockwood#519 worldwide overall2k citations · 18 works
- 2Michael Bräuer#1,380 worldwide overall3.8k citations · 10 works
- 3Jean‐Pierre Després#1,574 worldwide overall1.4k citations · 12 works
- 4James C. Hogg#2,142 worldwide overall1.4k citations · 12 works
- 5Ronald Melzack#2,248 worldwide overall2.3k citations · 16 works
- 6Denis E. O’Donnell#3,120 worldwide overall809 citations · 10 works
- 7Qutayba Hamid#3,217 worldwide overall991 citations · 17 works
- 8Sandra E. Black#3,268 worldwide overall2.3k citations · 23 works
- 9Edith G. McGeer#4,396 worldwide overall1.3k citations · 13 works
- 10Eric E. Smith#5,850 worldwide overall1.2k citations · 11 works
- 11Mark S. Tremblay#6,534 worldwide overall1.2k citations · 16 works
- 12Ian Janssen#6,726 worldwide overall1.1k citations · 19 works
- 13Daren K. Heyland#6,739 worldwide overall862 citations · 21 works
- 14Frances Chung#7,214 worldwide overall856 citations · 15 works
- 15Hans Selye#8,053 worldwide overall1.6k citations · 17 works