Overview

Taking a modern view of the chemical sciences, the four main research themes reflect Western’s open-minded and multidisciplinary approach to research.

Features

Chemistry Research at Western University - Canada is broadly characterized into the themes of: Chemical Biology and Biomaterials; Synthesis, Catalysis and Molecular Materials; Materials: Design, Function and Characterization; and Theory and Computation.

Programme Structure

Research

Inorganic Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

Physic Chemistry

Analytical Chemistry

Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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90

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, Canada

Disciplines

Chemistry View 33 other PhDs in Chemistry in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

A thesis-based MSc degree in chemistry, or a related discipline, from a recognized university, college, or institute with an overall academic standing of at least B+ (75%).

Excellent letters of recommendation.

Especially for applicants from related disciplines, provide a clear statement on your academic qualifications and how past training and experiences have positioned you for success in graduate teaching and research for the proposed area of study within chemistry.

For applicants who have not yet been conferred the MSc degree, all program requirements must be completed prior to the start of the PhD studies.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

6726 CAD / year

≈ 6726 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

6222 CAD / year

≈ 6222 CAD / year

Living costs

London

Canada

1037 - 1625 CAD / month

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