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Chemistry (PhD)

Brock University

St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #1201-1400

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At Brock University in St. Catharines, Canada, Chemistry (PhD) is offered as a doctorate in Chemistry programme. The programme runs for 4 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 6,725 per year (CAD 2,725 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate
Field: Chemistry
Duration: 4 years
Local tuition: CAD 2,725 / year
International tuition: CAD 6,725 / year

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: brocku.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Chemistry PhD at Brock University is a thesis-based doctoral program offered by the Faculty of Mathematics and Science. Students have access to major research instrumentation, including NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, ETR spectroscopy, gas chromatography and HPLC. The program offers three specializations: Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and Physical and Computational Methods. Admission requires a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry to agree to supervise the student's research, identified in a statement of research interest submitted with three references and a curriculum vitae; applicants may also be asked to submit a GRE Chemistry subject score. The program runs for 12 terms (four years) of full-time study and culminates in a doctoral thesis. Students can begin the program in the September, January or May intake. The degree is awarded as a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and prepares graduates for research careers in academic, government and industry settings.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet Brock's general graduate admission requirements and the program's own requirements, complete the online application and pay the non-refundable application fee, and submit transcripts, three references, a statement of research interest (no more than two pages), and a curriculum vitae. The program may require applicants to submit a GRE Chemistry subject test score. Acceptance requires a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry to agree to supervise the student's research, identified in the statement of research interest.

Application Details

Start Date: September, January and May

About Brock University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Suburban
Founded: 1964
Students: 19,000
QS rank: #1201-1400
Programs: 133
Location: St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Chemistry (PhD) award?

Brock University awards a Doctorate in the field of Chemistry on completion of this programme.

How long does Chemistry (PhD) take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

How much does Chemistry (PhD) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 6,725 per year (CAD 2,725 per year for local students).

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