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Chemistry

University of Calgary
Information last verified July 2026
Degree PhD / Doctorate
Deadline May include electrochemical fundamentals, organometallic, organic, or inorganic chemistry, toxicology, or other topics.; Please note: additional supervisors may be available.; An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different way
Delivery On-campus
Location Calgary, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

Take the next step toward becoming a leader in a field that occupies a uniquely central place in science. Develop new approaches to everything from sustainable energy to treatment of disease in our innovative doctoral program. Our award-winning department includes 40 faculty members and 100-plus graduate students focused on advancing knowledge and finding solutions to problems in areas such as cleaner energy, health, and chemistry for the quantum-nano world. As you design and conduct your own original research, you will benefit from the support of state-of-the-art laboratories and tools, while your imagination will be fed by the department’s extensive research presentations and talks featuring world-class experts in the field of chemistry. Completing this program

Key Program Features

  • Graduate / Professional level.

Career Opportunities

Director of Research, Educator, Government Regulatory Scientist, Industrial Process Chemist, Medical Researcher, Research Scientist, Scientific Advocate (Business, Law, Government Policy), Team/Project Leader. A PhD in chemistry is usually considered a final degree. Thesis-based program Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense.

Program Curriculum

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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Admission Requirements

GPA A minimum of 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 point system. Minimum education MSc required. A four-year honours bachelor degree with a minimum 3.70 GPA will also be considered. Work samples None Documents None Reference letters Two Test scores None English language proficiency (ELP) An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different ways. For accepted criteria, please refer to the “Faculty of Science English Language Proficiency (ELP) Requirements” page in the Academic Calendar . *Please contact your program of interest if you have any questions about ELP requirements. GPA; A minimum of 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 point system.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

May include electrochemical fundamentals, organometallic, organic, or inorganic chemistry, toxicology, or other topics.; Please note: additional supervisors may be available.; An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different way

About University of Calgary

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University of Calgary

Calgary, Canada

public research university located in Calgary, Alberta

University Profile
  • Application Deadline May include electrochemical fundamentals, organometallic, organic, or inorganic chemistry, toxicology, or other topics.; Please note: additional supervisors may be available.; An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different way
  • Start Date September
  • Language English