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Chemistry (PhD) at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

Engage in outstanding research in every area of chemistry. Join an enthusiastic department with an international reputation and world-class research facilities, including newly renovated research laboratories containing a wide range of highly specialized, state-of-the-art instrumentation.

Faculty: Science  |  Department: Department of Chemistry  |  Duration: 5 years or longer  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Career pathways

Advanced training in chemistry can lead to a supervisory position in a lab or research facility, or employment in many other fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Contact the graduate coordinator for Chemistry The Faculty of Graduate Studies sets the minimum admission standards that are required for entry into graduate programs. Individual departments may require additional qualifications of their candidates, and enrolment limitations usually mean that successful applicants possess qualifications that considerably exceed the minimum requirements. For more information on additional qualifications please see the program you are applying to on the graduate program page. Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 in the last 60 credit hours of study for Admission into MA, Leisure Studies Degree granted by university of recognized standing Please note that programs with a thesis requirement normally require an undergraduate honours degree.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate intakes: September, January and May.

General Faculty of Graduate Studies deadlines: September admission June 1 (Canadian applicants) and April 1 (non-Canadian); January admission October 31 (Canadian) and August 31 (non-Canadian); May admission February 28 (Canadian) and December 31 (non-Canadian). Program deadlines may differ. The application fee is $115, payable online with the application.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.dal.ca/apply/

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