Chemistry
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Thesis-based program
Program overview
Take the next step toward becoming a leader in a field that occupies a uniquely central place in science. Develop new approaches to everything from sustainable energy to treatment of disease in our innovative doctoral program. Our award-winning department includes 40 faculty members and 100-plus graduate students focused on advancing knowledge and finding solutions to problems in areas such as cleaner energy, health, and chemistry for the quantum-nano world. As you design and conduct your own original research, you will benefit from the support of state-of-the-art laboratories and tools, while your imagination will be fed by the department’s extensive research presentations and talks featuring world-class experts in the field of chemistry.
Completing this program
- Core Courses: Students participate in two research seminars focusing on studies of the literature or current research.
- Candidacy: Students will complete both oral and written candidacy exams.
- Additional Courses: May include electrochemical fundamentals, organometallic, organic, or inorganic chemistry, toxicology, or other topics.
- Thesis: Students will be required to submit and defend an original research thesis.
Outcomes
Director of Research, Educator, Government Regulatory Scientist, Industrial Process Chemist, Medical Researcher, Research Scientist, Scientific Advocate (Business, Law, Government Policy), Team/Project Leader.
A PhD in chemistry is usually considered a final degree.
Thesis-based program
Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense.
Courses
One to four courses, depending on academic background
Learn more about program requirements in the Academic Calendar
Classroom delivery
Time commitment
Four years full-time; six years maximum
Supervisor
A supervisor is required at time of application; potential supervisors must be listed when applying to the program
Fees and funding
See the Graduate Calendar for information on fees and fee regulations, and for information on awards and financial assistance.
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Supervisors
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Organic & Medicinal Chemistry; Design and Synthesis of Bioactive Molecules 2. Darren Derksen
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Organic synthesis and methodology applied to natural product development 3. Megan Engel
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Computational Biophysics, Molecular Simulation, Machine Learning, DNA/RNA nanotechnology, Nonequilibrium Physics, Molecular Machines 4. Belinda Heyne
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Photochemistry & Nanotechnology 5. Farideh Jalilehvand
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Heavy Metal Complex Formation with Amino Acids 6. Pierre Kennepohl
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Electronic Structure and Properties of Molecules and Materials 7. Susana Kimura-Hara
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Drinking Water Treatment and Water Reuse 8. Viki Kumar Prasad
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Quantum computing, Machine learning, Quantum chemistry, Data-driven chemistry 9. Peter Kusalik
Accepting Inquiries 10. Justin MacCallum
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Biophysical Chemistry, Integrative Structural Biology, Biomolecular Recognition and Design
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Admission requirements
GPA
A minimum of 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 point system.
Minimum education
MSc required. A four-year honours bachelor degree with a minimum 3.70 GPA will also be considered.
Work samples
None
Documents
None
Reference letters
Two
Test scores
None
English language proficiency (ELP)
An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different ways. For accepted criteria, please refer to the “Faculty of Science English Language Proficiency (ELP) Requirements” page in the Academic Calendar.
*Please contact your program of interest if you have any questions about ELP requirements.
Deadlines
For admission on September 1:
- Canadians and permanent residents- apply by July 1
- International students - apply by March 1
For admission on January 1:
- Canadians and permanent residents- apply by Nov. 1
- International students - apply by July 1
For admission on May 1:
- Canadians and permanent residents- apply by March 1
- International students - apply by Nov. 1
If you're not a Canadian or permanent resident, or if you have international credentials, make sure to learn about international requirements
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Learn more about this program
Department of Chemistry
Science A 229\ University of Calgary\ 2500 University Drive NW\ Calgary, AB T2N 1N4\ 403.220.6252
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Faculty of Science
University of Calgary\ 2500 University Drive NW\ Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4
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