Overview

About the program

The PhD in Chemistry and Materials Science at Lakehead University offers two fields of specialization:

Physical Chemistry, the study of physical principles which govern the behaviour and properties of chemical systems; and
Molecular and Materials Science, the synthesis and characterization of novel compounds and materials.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advances in Semiconductor Materials
Materials Characterization
Surface Science
Nanostructured Materials
Special Topics in Advanced Physical Chemistry
Environmental Chemistry
Physicochemical Treatment Processes

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Thunder Bay, Canada

Disciplines

Materials Science Chemistry View 12 other PhDs in Materials Science 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

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110

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission will be subject to the availability of a primary supervisor(s)
Normally, an applicant to the Program would be expected to have completed a Master's Degree in one of the fields of specialization (Physical Chemistry, or, Molecular and Materials Science). Applicants who do not have a Master's degree will be considered on a case-by-case basis and, if admitted, may have additional course requirements.
Students in year-1 of a Master's degree program in one of the fields of specialization may apply for transfer into the PhD Program provided that they have successfully completed 2.0 full course equivalents towards the Master's degree and have had their research proposal approved by the Program Committee.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

12666 CAD / year

≈ 12666 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5388 CAD / year

≈ 5388 CAD / year

Living costs

Thunder Bay

Canada

1149 - 1720 CAD / month

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Scholarships Information

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