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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

 

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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Further Information

 
 
Application Open Date
01 June 2025
Canadian Applicant Deadline
31 July 2025
International Applicant Deadline
31 July 2025
 
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