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Overview

As one of the world's leading Chemistry Departments, we create an exceptional research and learning environment for advancing and sharing knowledge that emphasizes excellence, equity and sustainability. Research areas include:

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Biological & Medicinal Chemistry
  • Catalytic Processes
  • Chemical Education Initiatives
  • Chemical Physics
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Interfacial and Surface Chemistry
  • Materials & Polymer Chemistry
  • Molecular Spectroscopy
  • Nuclear and Radiochemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Physical & 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 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).

$23,431
Net funding per year*
26
Enrolled students
82.5%
Graduation rate
3.1
Average years to completion
* 50% of students receive this amount of funding or more per year in the first 2 years after deducting tuition and fees.

What makes the program unique?

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, and offers MSc and PhD degrees - both degrees require graduate courses and research work reported in a thesis.

Courses offered in the Chemistry Department cover a wide range of subject matter, from synthetic organic chemistry to chemical physics and theory.

The department is one of the most well equipped research facilities along the west coast and is fortunate to be located in a breathtaking locale that includes ocean, mountains and mild climate.

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