Chemistry (Co-op) - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

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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.

You’ll focus on your research area of choice, with half of your graduate courses taken within the Department of Chemistry. Through three terms (one year) of co-op work experience in an industrial or government laboratory, you’ll also gain valuable hands-on experience.

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

Research fields

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Biological Chemistry or Biochemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Nanoscience
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Theoretical Chemistry

Program overview

Department/School: Chemistry
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Admit term(s): Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August)Ìý
Delivery mode: On-campus
Program type: Co-operative, Doctoral, Joint, Research
Registration option(s): Full-time, Part-time
Study option(s): Thesis

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)

Key contacts

gwc@uoguelph.ca

Supervisors

Admission 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).

Degree requirements

  • Review theÌýdegree requirementsÌýin the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree.
  • Check outÌýÌýto see recent submissions from the Department ofÌýChemistryÌýgraduate students.

Application materials

  • Program-specific questions (PSQ)
    • These are questions specific to the program you’re applying to. They can be viewed once you’ve started an application and are completed through a form in the online application.

Tuition and fees