Overview

At Waterloo, we offer some of the most interdisciplinary and cutting edge undergraduate and graduate chemistry programs in Canada, where specializations prepare you for exciting professional careers in industry, business, government and academia.

Features

The Chemistry - Co-op degree at University of Waterloo is dedicated to maintaining the highest quality in its programs and this commitment is reflected with the teaching and research excellence of our award winning staff and faculty.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analytical Chemistry

Biological Chemistry or Biochemistry

Inorganic Chemistry

Nanoscience

Organic Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waterloo, Canada

Disciplines

Chemistry View 33 other PhDs in Chemistry in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Master of Science (MSc) degree (or equivalent) in Science with at least a minimum overall standing of 75% in the last 2 years (domestic students only).
A student is eligible to apply for direct admission to the PhD in Chemistry - Co-operative program if they have a first class Honours Bachelor of Science degree, or the equivalent, and is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Course requirements are reduced by 1 course for students admitted directly to the PhD program from a Bachelor of Science (BSc).

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

14792 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7396 CAD per semester during 48 months.
National

4508 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2254 CAD per semester during 48 months.

Part-time

National/Out of Province: $1,127/ semester
International: $3,698/ semester

Living costs for Waterloo

810 - 1447 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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