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PhD in Chemistry

University of Waterloo

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #113 =

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At University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Canada, PhD in Chemistry is offered as a doctorate in Chemistry programme. The programme runs for 48 months, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,396 per semester.

Also offered as: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate
Field: Chemistry
Duration: 48 months
Delivery: On Campus
International tuition: CAD 7,396 / semester

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: uwaterloo.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

The PhD in Chemistry at the University of Waterloo is a thesis-based doctoral program offered by the Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science. Students conduct original research across the department's core areas, including analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, materials, nanotechnology, organic, physical, polymer, quantum and theoretical chemistry, working toward new contributions to the field. The program combines coursework with independent research under faculty supervision, culminating in a doctoral thesis. It runs full-time over a nominal 48 months, is delivered on-campus, and admits students each September, January and May. Most applicants enter with a completed Master of Science degree, though direct admission from an undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree is available to outstanding candidates. Applicants whose prior education was not in English must demonstrate English proficiency through an accepted test. Graduates are prepared for research, teaching and industry careers, drawing on Waterloo's breadth of research strength across the chemical sciences.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission normally requires a completed Master of Science degree (or equivalent) in Science with a minimum overall standing of 75% in the last two years of study (domestic applicants); direct entry from a Bachelor of Science degree is possible for outstanding applicants who graduated with an overall standing of 89%. Applicants must submit official transcripts, three academic references, and responses to program-specific application questions. Applicants whose primary language of instruction was not English must demonstrate proficiency through an accepted test such as TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic.

Application Details

Start Date: September, January and May

About University of Waterloo

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1957
Students: 41,000
QS rank: #113 =
Programs: 297
Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PhD in Chemistry award?

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

How long does PhD in Chemistry take?

The programme runs for 48 months.

How much does PhD in Chemistry cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 7,396 per semester.

Can PhD in Chemistry be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at University of Waterloo.

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