Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Description

The main requirement for the degree is the execution of an original investigation that is presented in a thesis.

A candidate for the degree selects one of the following as a major field:

• Analytical Chemistry
• Environmental Chemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Organic and Biological Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry and Chemical Physics
• Polymers and Materials Chemistry

Combinations within these fields, or with other fields, are permitted as an Interdisciplinary program. Nanochemistry is an example of an interdisciplinary program.

Program requirements

With the exception of Theoretical Physical Chemistry, each field requires a minimum of four half-courses from approved graduate courses.

Up to two half-course equivalents taken for credit in a Master’s program (only from University of Toronto) may be credited toward the Doctoral course requirements.

Courses are selected by the student in consultation with the supervisor and confirmed by the Graduate Studies Committee field representative.

Analytical Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic and Biological Chemistry                                                 
Physical Chemistry and Chemical Physics
Polymers and Materials Chemistry

Each field requires the successful completion of an oral comprehensive examination in the area of the major field, as well as participation in a seminar program.

Specific requirements for the major fields are presented by selecting one of the individual programs below:

Analytical Chemistry  | Environmental Chemistry | Inorganic Chemistry | Organic and Biological Chemistry | Physical Chemistry and Chemical Physics | Polymers and Materials Chemistry | Interdisciplinary, including nanochemistry