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Overview

In the Chemistry department Faculty, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, undergraduates and staff members work cooperatively in a collegial environment to tackle some of the world's most pressing problems related to energy, health and sustainability.

Research areas in the department cover a wide range of subject matter, including applied chemistry, chemical synthesis, biological chemistry, environmental chemistry, chemical analysis, materials chemistry, chemical physics and theoretical chemistry.

NEW *Applications Close December 01 2025 for our top scholarships and to be eligible for an in-person visit of our department.

For all applicants, applications must be submitted by February 15 and all supporting documentation* received by March 15. International students are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible to allow sufficient time for the study permit application process.  

*Includes receipt of official English language test results sent directly from the testing center (if applicable)

Note:  To be eligible for our top scholarships, domestic and international applications must be complete, including all letters of reference, by December 01 2025 11:59 pm Vancouver time (Pacific Time). Top applicants based in Canada or the U.S. may also be eligible for an in-person visit of our department if they complete their application by December 01 2025 11:59 pm Vancouver time (Pacific Time).

$40,000
Minimum funding per year*
205
Enrolled students
92.6%
Graduation rate
6.8
Average years to completion
*All full-time PhD students receive this amount of funding or more in each of the first four years.

What makes the program unique?

All students admitted into our graduate program will receive a competitive stipend. Tuition fees are paid for all qualifying PhD students, as part of complete multi-year funding packages that also include funding via Teaching Assistantships (TA) and Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA).

Outstanding facilities and resources accommodate more than 500 graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and faculty that call the Department of Chemistry home. The Department has one of the most comfortable and up-to-date research spaces in North America.

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