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The thesis-based PhD in Chemistry is run by a department of about 40 faculty members and over 100 graduate students working in areas such as cleaner energy, health and chemistry for the quantum-nano world. Students design and conduct original research and defend a thesis in an open oral defence.
Faculty: Faculty of Science | Department: Chemistry | Duration: Four years full-time; six years maximum | Intake: September 1, January 1 and May 1 (Canadians and permanent residents apply by July 1, Nov 1 and March 1; international by March 1, July 1 and Nov 1) | Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Students take one to four courses depending on background, two research seminars, and oral and written candidacy exams. Additional courses may include electrochemical fundamentals, organometallic, organic or inorganic chemistry and toxicology.
Director of research, educator, government regulatory scientist, industrial process chemist, medical researcher, research scientist, team or project leader.
ca/future-students/graduate/explore-programs/chemistry-doctor-philosophy-thesis-based . In addition to Faculties of Graduate Studies and Science admission requirements , the Department requires: a) Two reference letters. An appropriate letter of recommendation is one written by an individual who can provide an assessment of the applicant's background and capabilities with respect to our department. An applicant currently registered in a graduate degree program, or who has recently completed a graduate degree program, must request one letter of reference from their program supervisor. b) This program has a requirement to demonstrate English Language Proficiency; see Faculty of Science English Language Proficiency (ELP) Requirements for Graduate Programs for details.
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 academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.
The graduate application fee is $125 for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and $145 for international students, per application; applications are made online and deadlines are set by each programme.
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
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