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PhD Chemistry and Materials Science at Lakehead University

Lakehead University, Canada

Programme overview

The PhD in Chemistry and Materials Science is a research-intensive program with two fields of specialization: Physical Chemistry, and Molecular and Materials Science (synthesis and characterization of novel compounds and materials).

Department: Chemistry  |  Duration: 3 to 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Completed in a minimum of nine terms to a maximum of twelve terms of continuous full-time registration, with a minimum residency of three terms.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a Master's degree in one of the fields of specialization; applicants without a Master's are considered case by case. Admission depends on availability of a primary supervisor.

Main intake: September (Fall). January (Winter) intake for select programs including Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering and Electrical & Computer Engineering; May (Spring) intake for Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry and Forest Sciences.

Lakehead has three intake periods: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring/Summer (May/July).

Applications are received continually; recommended complete package dates: February 1 for a Fall start, September 16 for a Winter start and January 15 for a Spring start. The non-refundable application fee is $125 CAD.

Apply through the official page: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/admissions/how-to-apply

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