A PhD in Chemistry opens the door to exciting, challenging and high-paying careers. Find your path at UM, where in addition to state-of-the-art research facilities and high-impact research projects, Chemistry PhD will provide a close-knit, multicultural environment in which our graduate students can thrive both scientifically and personally.
The Department of Chemistry offers a three-year program of study leading to a Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry.
Sample course offerings
CHEM 7400: Topics in Biochemistry
CHEM 7410: Spectroscopy and Molecular Structure
CHEM 7460: Topics in Synthetic Organic Chemistry
CHEM 7520: Topics in Physical Chemistry
CHEM 7550: Design of Organic Synthesis
CHEM 7580: Chemical Crystallography
CHEM 7600: Topics in Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 7800: Topics in Theoretical Chemistry
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January 2025
University of Manitoba
Fort Garry Campus,
WINNIPEG,
Manitoba (MB),
R3T 2N2, Canada
The following are minimum requirements to be considered for entry into the program.
Admission decisions are based on the qualifications of the applicant as well as the ability of the Department of Chemistry and the University of Manitoba to serve the applicant's intended program of study and area of specialization.
To be considered for admission to the Chemistry (PhD) program, you must normally hold a thesis-based Master of Science degree.
Students without a thesis-based MSc will be admitted as MSc candidates, with the option to transfer into the PhD program after one year of satisfactory studies.
English language proficiency
IAEP (Intensive Academic English Program) - Pass Level 5/AEPUCE (Academic English Program for University and College Entrance) with a minimum of 65% overall
IELTS (Academic module) (International English Language Testing System) - 6.5 overall
Internet-based TOEFL - Overall score of 86 (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking - 20)
Pearson Test of English Academic - 61 overall
Cambridge Assessment of English at the C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency level - Minimum score of 180
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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