Chemistry (PhD)

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Degree

Doctorate (PhD)

Department

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Faculty

Faculty of Arts & Science

Program type

Thesis

Primary campus

Loyola (LOY)

Duration

4 years

Credits

90 credits

Start term

Fall, Winter, Summer

Program overview

The PhD in Chemistry allows you to build on your work as an independent researcher in an environment that combines chemistry, biochemistry, and physics. You will work alongside world-renowned faculty members whose expertise in areas such as environmental chemistry, bionanoscience and protein science will propel your research to the next level. The Centre for Research in Molecular Modelling (CERMM), The Centre for NanoScience Research (CeNSR) and The Centre for Biological Applications of Mass Spectrometry (CBAMS) are recognized for their research excellence and highly qualified personnel training. Our faculty and researchers have published in numerous journals, including Nature and Journal of the American Chemical Society, and have received honours from the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Canada Research Chairs Program.

Program structure

Degree Requirements

Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 90 credits.

Please see the Chemistry Courses page for course descriptions.

Chemistry PhD (90 credits)

6	credits of courses listed under Chemistry PhD Topic Courses, in the general field of the student’s research project
9	credits: • CHEM 896 Research Proposal and Comprehensive Examination (9.00)
72	credits: • CHEM 856 Doctoral Research and Thesis (72.00)
3	credits: • CHEM 668 PhD Research Seminar (3.00)

Chemistry PhD Topic Courses

	Topics in Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry • CHEM 610 Selected Topics in Analytical Chemistry (3.00) • CHEM 611 Advanced Bioanalytical Chemistry (3.00) • CHEM 612 Analytical Separations (3.00) • CHEM 614 Modern Aspects of Mass Spectrometry: Metabolomics and Proteomics (3.00)
	Topics in Bioorganic and Organic Chemistry • CHEM 620 Selected Topics in Organic Chemistry (3.00) • CHEM 621 Physical Organic Chemistry (3.00) • CHEM 624 Organic Synthesis (3.00) • CHEM 625 Nucleic Acid Chemistry (3.00) • CHEM 626 Reactive Intermediates (3.00) • CHEM 627 Supramolecular Chemistry (3.00) • CHEM 629 Polymer Chemistry and Nanotechnology (3.00)
	Topics in Physical Chemistry • CHEM 630 Selected Topics in Physical Chemistry (3.00) • CHEM 631 Computational Chemistry (3.00) • CHEM 633 Quantum Mechanics in Chemistry (3.00) • CHEM 635 Interfacial Phenomena (3.00) • CHEM 636 Molecular Modelling of Proteins (3.00) • CHEM 638 Physics and Chemistry of Solid State Electronic Materials (3.00)
	Topics in Bioinorganic and Inorganic Chemistry • CHEM 640 Selected Topics in Inorganic Chemistry (3.00) • CHEM 643 Organometallic Chemistry (3.00) • CHEM 645 Bioinorganic Chemistry (3.00) • CHEM 646 Industrial Catalysis (3.00) • CHEM 647 Solar Energy Conversion (3.00)
	Topics in Multidisciplinary Chemistry • CHEM 650 Selected Topics in Multidisciplinary Chemistry (3.00) • CHEM 651 Nanochemistry (3.00) • CHEM 658 Aquatic Biogeochemistry (3.00) • CHEM 666 MSc Seminar (3.00)
	Topics in Biochemistry • CHEM 670 Selected Topics in Biochemistry and Biophysics (3.00) • CHEM 674 Chemical Biology of Natural Products (3.00) • CHEM 676 Structure and Function of Biomembranes (3.00) • CHEM 677 Enzyme Kinetics and Mechanism (3.00) • CHEM 678 Protein Engineering and Design (3.00)
	Topics in Instrumentation • CHEM 690 Selected Topics in Instrumentation (3.00) • CHEM 691 Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (3.00) • CHEM 692 Experimental Protein Chemistry (3.00)
	With permission from their supervisory committee students are allowed to substitute graduate level courses from other departments relevant to their research problems, or professional development (e.g., selected MBA courses) as partial fulfillment towards their degree requirements.

Consult the Graduate Calendar for the complete list of courses

Admission requirements

Admission Requirements

MSc degree in Chemistry with high standing from a recognized university.
Comparable qualifications in biology or biochemistry are also acceptable for applicants wishing to do graduate studies in biochemistry.
Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.

Application process

Review these four steps before applying

Application deadlines

FALL

June 1 (Canadian resident)
February 1 (International)

WINTER

September 1 (Canadian resident)
June 1 (International)

SUMMER

February 1 (Canadian resident)
November 1 (International)

Priority will be given to complete applications submitted by the deadline. In some cases, programs may continue to accept applications as long as there is space available.

International students: Considering the waiting period involved in meeting the entry requirements to Canada and Quebec, we strongly encourage international applicants to apply early and submit supporting documents prior to the deadline.

Tuition & funding

Tuition fees

The tuition fees of the program may differ depending on your student status. To estimate the cost of your education at Concordia, go through five (5) easy steps.

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Awards and funding

Funding packages are generally available for students in thesis-based programs. They come in the form of awards, teaching and research assistantships are offered at the time of admission to most students to allow them to focus on their research and studies. Research and thesis-based students are automatically considered for all entrance graduate awards when they apply to Concordia, provided they meet eligibility criteria. No separate application is required.

Learn more about entrance awards

The Quebec and Canadian governments offer a number of competitive graduate scholarships. We encourage you to apply for these awards at the same time you are preparing your application.

Consult the list of awards available

Chemistry (PhD)

Program overview