Physical Chemistry and Chemical Physics

Courses

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  • Experimental Stream: Four half-courses consisting of a combination of two core and two other courses.
  • Theory Stream: Six half-courses to include two core half-courses. The specific courses are selected by the student and supervisor.
  • Core courses are CHM1478H, CHM1479H, CHM1480H, CHM1481H and CHM1488H.
  • A formal permission from the Associate Chair is required if a student needs to take a course other than the core course to complete his or her course requirements within the sub-discipline.

Seminars

  • Presentation of two seminars (usually in the second and fourth years of study) and participation in the Physical Chemistry seminar program (CHM1490Y).

Research

  • Enrolment in the Physical Research course every term, starting in the second term of program registration.
  • Students receive a grade from the supervisor for work undertaken in the laboratory toward completion of the thesis. 

Comprehensive Field Examination

  • Successful completion of an oral examination in the area of Physical Chemistry and Chemical Physics, usually undertaken following the course work.