Program Overview

Program Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemistry offered by the Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science is a research-intensive program that emphasizes analytical and rigorous learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in literature search, cutting-edge thinking, and research dissemination to pursue professional opportunities in academia or industry.

Program Description

The program focuses on various areas, including:

• Analytical/environmental
• Chemical biology
• Chemical physics
• Green/sustainable
• Materials
• Synthesis/catalysis

Unique Program Features

• Applicants with a Bachelor's degree may apply directly to the Ph.D. program (an M.Sc. degree is not an admissions requirement)
• Students benefit from access to state-of-the-art research environment with well-equipped teaching and research laboratories
• Faculty members conduct research in various areas such as Materials, Chemical Synthesis, Bio-organic Chemistry, Biophysical Chemistry, and Nanochemistry in addition to the disciplinary areas of Analytical, Physical, Inorganic, and Organic Chemistry
• Many important contributions to the field of Chemistry come from the Department, including Soddy's research on the transmutation of the elements, Belleau's discovery of the antiviral 3TC, and Ogilvie's co-development of the first 'gene machine'

Admission Requirements

• Direct entry from Bachelor’s requires a minimum cGPA of 3.5/4.0 or an eligible Master's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
• English-language proficiency

Available Intakes

• Fall
• Winter

Application Deadlines