Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemistry - Direct Entry at University of Saskatchewan

Programme overview

The Department of Chemistry offers research-intensive programs leading to the M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees. Research activities cover modern aspects of analytical, organic, inorganic, physical, and theoretical chemistry. In addition, several interdisciplinary fields are emphasized including bioorganic and bioinorganic chemistry, biological chemistry, electrochemistry, spectroscopy and photochemistry, chemical structure, and interfacial and surface phenomena.

Faculty: College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Study mode: full-time | Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

What you will study

Degree requirements: At least 9 credit units of course work at the graduate level must be successfully completed within the first 20 months of the program with a cumulative average of at least 80%; A minimum of 12 credit units, including the following:; CHEM 802.3 Modern Aspects of Chemistry or CHEM 801.6 Modern Aspects of Chemistry*;

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Application information

Entry requirements

With the recommendation of the unit, direct entry Ph.D. admission is available to exceptionally strong students, who show great promise in terms of academic accomplishments and potential for research; a cumulative weighted average of at least a 85% in the last two years of undergraduate study (i.e. 60 credit units of course work); a four-year bachelor of science degree in chemistry, or equivalent; demonstrated ability for independent thought, advanced study, and independent research

CAD 5,637 a year (2026-2027). Standard doctoral rate, assessed in three terms of $1,879 (total $5,637 per academic year), same for domestic and international students; the source states it applies to all doctoral programs except those with listed special rates. Tuition only; excludes Source

Academic units set their own application deadlines. The application fee is $125 CAD for domestic students and $145 CAD for international students, paid online by Visa or Mastercard.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.usask.ca/programs/biochemistry.php

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