This PhD programme is a research-focused doctorate in chemistry, addressing contemporary challenges in the environment, food, health, energy, and materials. Students design an original research project under the direction of a confirmed thesis supervisor. The credential awarded is a Philosophiæ doctor (Ph.D.). The programme comprises 90 credits, with up to 4 credits available through recognition of prior learning, and an estimated full-time duration of four years; it must be pursued full-time. The programme is structured around coursework, a comprehensive examination, and a doctoral thesis. Proficiency in French and English supports success in the programme. New students are admitted in the fall, winter, and summer terms.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a master's degree in chemistry or a related discipline. A research supervisor must agree in writing to direct the thesis before an application can be submitted. Applications require three letters of appreciation and a curriculum vitae; applicants from outside Université Laval must also submit a letter of motivation. Proficiency in French and English is necessary for success in the programme, though not formally required for admission.