We generally have about 15-20 graduate students in the program. Our graduate students have access to extensive research labs in the department – each research group have their own dedicated research space and facilities. There are also some shared instrumental facilities, both within the department (e.g., nuclear magnetic resonance and X-ray crystallography facilities) and elsewhere on campus (e.g., Microscopy and Microanalysis Facility). Technical support includes both a glass-blowing shop and an electronics shop housed in the department as well as the Science Stores for provision of research supplies and chemicals.

International applicants who are applying from outside Canada should apply at least six months in advance of the intended start date to be sure to have all permits processed before their programs are scheduled to begin. Students are encouraged to contact faculty prior to applying to secure research supervision. MSc applicants should hold an honours bachelor’s degree in chemistry or bio-chemistry with first or upper second division standing, minimum GPA 3.0/4.3 (70% or B). PhD applicants should hold a Masters degree in chemistry or a related discipline from a recognized university. Outstanding MSc applicants may be offered admission directly to the PhD program or have the opportunity to transfer from the MSc to the PhD program without first completing the MSc. Applicants are required to submit a complete application to the School of Graduate Studies, including a one-page statement describing their research interests and experience. International Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the English proficiency requirements of the School of Graduate Studies. This is normally done by submitting language test scores. Minimum paper-based TOEFL score of 550, with a TWE score of 4.0; internet based TOEFL minimum 79; IELTS band 7.0.