University of Alberta offers Doctor of Philosophy Chemistry, a doctorate in Chemistry programme in Edmonton, Canada. The programme is delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 10,519 per year.
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Chemistry
Delivery: On Campus
International tuition: CAD 10,519 / year
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry is a thesis-based research degree offered by the Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science at the University of Alberta, combining coursework with original thesis research. The department supports research across analytical, inorganic, organic, physical, and chemical biology, with more than 220 graduate students and substantial research infrastructure and funding. Applicants are normally expected to hold an undergraduate degree in chemistry, though candidates with related backgrounds such as biochemistry, other bioscience fields, mathematics, or physics may be considered for specializations including the chemical biology and chemical physics PhD tracks. Applicants must submit a department package detailing academic and professional background and a statement of purpose, along with three letters of reference. The program is delivered on campus.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Admission requires an undergraduate degree with a minimum admission GPA of 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; the admission GPA is calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework, or the equivalent of the last two years of full-time study. Applicants are normally expected to hold a chemistry degree, though candidates with related backgrounds such as biochemistry, other bioscience fields, mathematics, or physics may be considered for the chemical biology or chemical physics specializations. Applicants must submit a department package detailing academic and professional background and a statement of purpose, along with three letters of reference. Where applicable, applicants must also meet the university's minimum English Language Requirement.
