Chemistry

Dalhousie University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry programme offers you the opportunity to engage in outstanding research in every area of chemistry. Advanced training in chemistry can lead to a supervisory position in a lab or research facility, or employment in many other fields.

With Dalhousie University ‘s Chemistry PhD programme, you will join an enthusiastic department with an international reputation and world-class research facilities, including newly renovated research laboratories containing a wide range of highly specialized, state-of-the-art instrumentation.

Study in an enthusiastic, highly collegial department with an international reputation and world-class research facilities. As one of Canada’s U-15 leading research-intensive universities, the faculty perform outstanding research in every area of chemistry alongside highly motivated graduate students, postdoctoral workers, undergraduate students and technical support staff. Coming to Dalhousie for a Chemistry PhD ensures you are on the right track for a successful career.

Possible careers include:

• Pulp and paper research scientist

• Agricultural scientist

• University professor

• Geochemist

• Scientific instrument development and service technician

• Metallurgical analyst

• Biotechnologist

Programme options

Thesis: Pursue independent and original research guided by a supervisor to develop and defend your thesis.  

Courses include:

• Graduate Student Seminar 

• Teaching Assistantship 

• Qualifying Examination

• Doctoral Thesis