Chemistry (Co-op) - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at University of Waterloo

Programme overview

Science Teaching Complex (STC) and Quantum-Nano Centre (QNC) Buildings Located on Waterloo's Campus. Conduct research and generate new knowledge to improve our fundamental understanding of the world around us while gaining valuable real-life work experience with the PhD in Chemistry Co-op program. The program ranks among the top of its kind in the country and offers exposure to world-class research on many subjects that fall into the core areas of analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, material, nanotechnology, organic, physical, polymer, quantum, and theoretical chemistry.

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Department: Chemistry | Study mode: co-op | Intake: Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August); application deadlines: February 1(for admission in September); June 1(for admission in January of the following year); October 1(for admission in May of the following year) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Research fields: Analytical Chemistry, Biological Chemistry or Biochemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Nanoscience, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Theoretical Chemistry. Study option(s): Thesis.

Career pathways

At the end of the program, you’ll be prepared for a fascinating career in industry, government, or academia.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Master of Science (MSc) degree (or equivalent) in Science with at least a minimum overall standing of 75% in the last 2 years (domestic students only). A student is eligible to apply for direct admission to the PhD in Chemistry - Co-operative program if they have a first class Honours Bachelor of Science degree, or the equivalent, and is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Course requirements are reduced by 1 course for students admitted directly to the PhD program from a Bachelor of Science (BSc).

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 applications are made online through the Graduate Studies Application and the non-refundable application fee is $150 CAD per program. Deadlines are set by each programme.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.apply.uwaterloo.ca/apply/

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