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Chemistry
 
  Program Website: www.chem.ualberta.ca
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  Program Email: gradadmission@chem.ualberta.ca  

 

Department Profile
Note: The information provided is for promotional purposes and is subject to change. Always consult the department website and the University Calendar for the most up-to-date information.

 

Areas of Research
  • Analytical Chemistry: Bioanalytical and Environmental
  • Chemical Biology
  • Chemical Physics
  • Inorganic Chemistry: Organometallic, Materials and Nanotechnology
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Physical Chemistry: Theoretical and Computational

 

Programs
   

Typical Length (in years)

Typical Entry

 

MSc (Thesis)

2.5-3.5

Fall (Sept) 

 

PhD

4.5-5.5

Fall (Sept) 

 

Minimum Admission Requirement
GPA
  • a baccalaureate degree or its academic equivalent from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta
  • 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale on the most recent two years of full-time study (or equivalent)
  • refer to Chemistry website for specific GPA requirement by region
English Language Proficiency
Applicants with degrees/qualifications in a language other than English may need to demonstrate English Language Proficiency through one of the following exam scores:
  • TOEFL: minimum score of 570 (paper-based) or a total score of 88 with a score of at least 20 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based)
  • IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band score of 6.5, with at least 5 on each band
  • CAEL: overall minimum score of 60, with at least 60 on each subtest
  • PTE (Academic): overall minimum score of 59

 

Department Application Deadline
   

Canadian

International

 

Fall (Sept) Entry

Jan 1 - preferred
March 1 - final scholarship consideration
Jul 1 - final assistantship consideration

Jan 1 - preferred
March 1 - final scholarship consideration
April 1 - final assistantship consideration

 

 

Tuition & Fees (typical)
  • approximately $5,000 CAD per year (full-time Canadian/Permanent Resident)
  • approximately $8,650 CAD per year (full-time International student) less fee remission
Funding (typical)
The University of Alberta does not guarantee funding and funding levels may vary. Please contact the department for details.

Canadian

  • approximately $24,000 for MSc and PhD students (includes Fall and Winter teaching assistantship plus summer research assistantship)
  • approximately $28,000 for MSc and $31,500 for PhD students with an NSERC-PGS (includes top-up awards and reduced teaching assignment)

International

  • approximately $24,000 for MSc and PhD student (includes Fall and Winter teaching assistantship plus summer research assistantship)
About the Department
  • perform cutting-edge research in traditional, interdisciplinary or emerging areas of Chemistry
  • faculty have strong international reputations for excellence in research and teaching
  • large and active faculty gives you freedom of choice; there are often several faculty who are experts in your research area, so you have more than one person whom you can consult
  • active seminar program, enabling you to keep abreast of the newest developments in your field
  • outstanding research support infrastructure (machine shops, instrumentation facilities, etc)
  • excellent opportunities in industry, government and academia post-graduation
How to Apply?
  • Your first step is to visit the website of the department offering your program of interest and to inquire with the department. Different departments have different application procedures and approaches, so always inquire first. See How to Apply.

 

 
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