Chemistry

The department offers programs of study leading to thesis-based degrees of Master of Science (MSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Research opportunities in nearly all modern areas of chemistry are available. Specialist expertise is recognized and developed, together with attitudes and skills essential for multi-disciplinary research. Consult the list of faculty members and their research, or visit the Department website for more information.

• Seminar 
• Discussion 
• Graduate lecture courses
• Graduate lecture or discussion course
• Candidacy 
• Dissertation 

Requirements

• Students entering with a first class undergraduate degree or a previous MSc degree from a recognized institution may be admitted directly to PhD studies.
• Applicants whose native language is not English must also submit the results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): a minimum score of at least 600 is required (100 for the internet based version). An overall score of at least B and 7.0 with no score of less than 6.5 on each academic component of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) will be accepted as an alternative to a TOEFL score. Scores older than two years are not acceptable.
• Admission to a doctoral degree program normally requires a master's degree

Scholarships

• Student Stipends
• Entrance & Productivity Awards 
• Research Assistantships
• University of Victoria Fellowships
• University of Victoria Graduate Awards
• President's Research Scholarships
• Outstanding Graduate Entry Award (OGEA)