Chemistry - 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 with the PhD in Chemistry program. The program ranks among the top of its kind in the country.

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Department: Chemistry | Duration: 48 months (full-time) | Study mode: full-time | 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). Direct admission to the PhD program from a Bachelor of Science (BSc) program is also possible for outstanding students who graduated with an overall 89% standing at the undergraduate level. Course requirements are reduced by one course for students admitted directly to the PhD program from a 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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