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Chemistry (PhD)

Program Description

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemistry offered by the Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science is a research-intensive program that emphasizes analytical and rigorous learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in literature search, cutting-edge thinking, and research dissemination to pursue professional opportunities in academia or industry.

Keywords: analytical/environmental, chemical biology, chemical physics, green/sustainable, materials, synthesis/catalysis.

Unique Program Features

  • Applicants with a Bachelor's degree may apply directly to the Ph.D. program (an M.Sc. degree is not an admissions requirement);
  • Students benefit from access to state-of-the-art research environment with well-equipped teaching and research laboratories;
  • Faculty members conduct research in various areas such as Materials, Chemical Synthesis, Bio-organic Chemistry, Biophysical Chemistry and Nanochemistry in addition to the disciplinary areas of Analytical, Physical, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry;
  • Many important contributions to the field of Chemistry come from the Department including Soddy's research on the transmutation of the elements, Belleau's discovery of the antiviral 3TC, and Ogilvie's co-development of the first 'gene machine'.

University-Level Admission Requirements

  • An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
  • English-language proficiency

Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.

Visit our Educational credentials and grade equivalencies and English language proficiency webpages for additional information.

Program Website

PhD in Chemistry website

Department Contact

Graduate Program graduate.chemistry [at] mcgill.ca (subject: PhD%20in%20Chemistry) (email)

Available Intakes

Fall

Winter

Application Deadlines

Intake Applications Open Application Deadline - International Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada)
FALL September 15 January 15 June 15
WINTER February 15 May 31 September 30
SUMMER N/A N/A N/A

Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.

Application Resources

Application Workshops

Consult our full list of our virtual application-focused workshops on the Events webpage.

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