PhD Chemistry at University of New Brunswick

Programme overview

Our degrees are centered on the development and performance of an original research project, culminating in a thesis. UNB Chemistry has a long history and an outstanding reputation, both nationally and internationally, for accomplishments in research. Our faculty lead innovative research programmes in all key areas of modern chemistry.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall, Winter, Summer | Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

Career pathways

We generally have about 20-30 graduate students in the program. Recent graduates have gone on to work in industries including pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, materials science and chemical analysis, as well as education and academia.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Potential applicants must contact faculty members with expertise in their area of interest to secure a position before applying on-line. The application fee is non-refundable. There are no fee waivers. MSc applicants should hold an honours bachelor’s degree in chemistry or bio-chemistry with first or upper second division standing, minimum GPA 3.0/4.3 (70% or B). PhD applicants should hold a Masters degree in chemistry or a related discipline from a recognized university. Outstanding MSc applicants may be offered admission directly to the PhD program or have the opportunity to transfer from th

Domestic applicants: CAD 8,736 a year (2026-27). Full-time research-based tuition for three terms (Fall, Winter, Summer; 2026-27, effective 1 September 2026) from UNB's Masters/PhD Science (Fredericton) fee sheet; 'Masters/PhD' sheets apply to both degree levels. Excludes mandatory fees, GSA fees, healt Source

International applicants: CAD 16,098 a year (2026-27). Full-time research-based tuition for three terms (Fall, Winter, Summer; 2026-27, effective 1 September 2026) from UNB's Masters/PhD Science (Fredericton) fee sheet; 'Masters/PhD' sheets apply to both degree levels. Excludes mandatory fees, GSA fees, healt Source

Most graduate students commence their programs in September, but many graduate programs also accept students in January and May.

Graduate applications are submitted online and may be submitted at any time, with deadlines set by each program; the application fee is $65 CAD for domestic and $125 CAD for international applicants (non-refundable).

Apply through the official page: https://www.unb.ca/gradstudies/admissions/

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