Phd - Chemistry

4 years: Duration

17,988 CAD: Price

Rolling admission: Start

Rolling admission: Deadline

Phd: Degree

Campus: Format

St. John's / Canada: Location

Memorial University of Newfoundland: School

Program description

Memorial University's Department of Chemistry is one of the largest in Atlantic Canada, with 23 academics, 13 permanent laboratory instructors and instructional assistants, and a number of support and research employees. Currently, around 60 graduate students work in the Department's research laboratories. The research interests of faculty members include all main subfields of chemistry, including analytical, physical, inorganic, organic, theoretical/computational, environmental/marine, and materials chemistry.

The PhD programme consists of courses, a thorough test, and a thesis that can be finished in four years of full-time study. Students who complete the programme are prepared for positions in government and industrial research, college teaching, and university research and teaching.

Program structure

Master's Seminar
Project Seminar
Analytical Chemistry II
Advanced Spectroscopic Techniques
Analytical Separations and Organic Mass Spectrometry
Electroanalytical Techniques
Techniques in Sampling, Trace Analysis and Chemometrics
Business Management and Good Laboratory Practice
Computers in Instrumental Analysis and Basic Electronics (same as Med 6070)
Analytical Method Development and Sampling
Laboratory Projects in Sampling, Electroanalysis and Trace Analysis
Laboratory Projects in Analytical Separations and Spectroscopic Techniques
Selected Topics in Analytical Chemistry
Bioinorganic Chemistry
Main Group Chemistry
Mechanisms in Catalysis
Photochemistry of Transition Metal Complexes
Green Chemistry
Organometallic Chemistry
Selected Topics in Inorganic Chemistry
Quantum Chemistry I
Quantum Chemistry II
Molecular Spectroscopy
Computational Chemistry I
Electronic Structure Theory
Chemical Thermodynamics I
Chemical Thermodynamics II
Biophysical Chemistry
Electrochemical Kinetics
Solid State Chemistry
Nanoscale Phenomena
Adsorption on Surfaces
Surface and Interface Science
Selected Topics in Physical Chemistry
Selected Topics in Physical Chemistry
Chemical Kinetics and Dynamics
Organic Spectroscopic Analysis I
Organic Spectroscopic Analysis II
Natural Products Chemistry
Organic Synthesis
Physical Organic Chemistry
Selected Topics in Organic Chemistry
Selected Topics in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
Applications of Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry to Toxicology
Environmental Chemistry

Price

Tuition — 17,988 CAD

OTHER FEES (REQUIRED) amounts listed are for two semesters

Student Services Fee — 100 CAD
Students' Union — 144 CAD
Recreation Fee — 143 CAD
Health Insurance — 523 CAD

Requirements for applicants

Master’s degree in an appropriate area of study

Applicants who did not complete a baccalaureate or post-graduate degree at a recognized university where English is the primary language of instruction must normally complete either the:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and achieve a paper-based score of 580 (or higher), computer-based score of 237 (or higher), or internet-based score of 92-93 (or higher); or
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and achieve a score of 7 (or higher).

About the university

Memorial University has a unique responsibility to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador as the only university in the province. Memorial University was founded as a tribute to the Newfoundlanders who gave their lives in military duty during globe War I and later conflicts. We take inspiration from their efforts to create a better future for our province, our country, and the globe.

Over 115 different nations are represented among Memorial University's 19000+ students. Programs range from the traditional to the cutting edge, and can be found at any of Memorial's five locations or online. Memorial University's worldwide network of nearly 100,000 successful alums enhances the institution's capacity and reputation for leadership in research, teaching, and public engagement. Learn more about Memorial University in this quick read.

Vision, Mission

Vision — Memorial University will rise to prominence as one of Canada's and the world's top public institutions of higher learning, and it will honor its commitment to serving the people of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Mission — When it comes to education, research, scholarship, creative activity, service, and public engagement, Memorial University is committed to being at the forefront of innovation and excellence. International students and scholars are welcomed and supported at Memorial, and the institution's contributions of knowledge and experience are valued on all levels of society.

Campuses

More than 19,400 students and 3,800 teachers and staff from more than 115 countries study, teach, conduct research, create, and participate in activities at our campuses and other locations. You can attend classes at one of Memorial University's several campuses in Newfoundland and Labrador or anywhere in the world; we also offer 475 courses online.