Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry: Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry PhD

Doctor of Philosophy

Program Description

The PhD program is designed for students who wish to become an expert in a specific research area and is a stepping stone to a career in academia. Students work alongside world-renowned researchers while gaining profound depth and experience in their field of study.

Applicants may enter the program via one of three routes: 1) following completion of an MASc degree; 2) transfer from the University of Toronto MASc program after completing one year; or 3) direct entry following completion of a bachelor's degree, in exceptional cases. The program can also be taken on a flexible-time basis.

 

PhD Program

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

  • B+ (or equivalent) in each of the last two years of full-time study in the undergraduate program, and successful completion of a research master's degree with an overall average of at least B+ (or equivalent).

  • Applicants may enter the PhD program following completion of an MASc program with a minimum B+ average and exceptional all-around scientific and intellectual ability as evidenced from theoretical or experimental research, academic standing, initiative, and publication record.

Program Requirements

  • Coursework. Students must successfully complete at least 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) (four graduate half courses).

    • One course must be CHE1102H Research Methods and Project Execution (0.5 FCE) taken once during the program, typically in Year 1.

    • Courses must be selected from the calendar and approved by the student's supervisor and the Graduate Coordinator. At least one of these courses must be taken in a secondary area of study. It is recommended that one of these courses should be selected from Category A: fundamental courses.

    • Normally, PhD students are not allowed to take a 500-level course for credit towards the degree program.

  • Within 13 months of starting the PhD program, students must pass a qualifying examination.

  • All Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, and Year 4 students must complete CHE3001H Leading Edge Seminar Series in Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry (Credit/No Credit; 0.0 FCE) in both the Fall and Winter sessions.

  • Students must complete CHE3010Y PhD Research (Credit/No Credit; 0.0 FCE) at least once per year.

  • If not already completed, students must take CHE2222H Safety Workshop (0.0 FCE) and JDE1000H Ethics in Research.

  • Thesis on a research topic.

  • Students normally remain in residence (full-time, on campus) until the departmental recommendation for the Doctoral Final Oral Examination is made, unless special permission to do so has otherwise been granted by the departmental Graduate Studies Committee.

  • Students have the option of completing an emphasis in Sustainable Energy as part of their degree program. Please see details in the Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry MASc, MEng, PhD Emphases section.

Program Length

4 years

Time Limit

6 years

 

PhD Program (Transfer)

Transfer Requirements

  • B+ (or equivalent) in each of the last two years of full-time study in the undergraduate program.

  • Applicants may enter the PhD program by transferring from the University of Toronto MASc program after completing one year; such students must successfully complete a bypass examination.

  • International applicants with a master's degree from outside Canada or the United States may be asked to register in the MASc program and follow the transfer route of entry.

Program Requirements

  • Coursework. Students must successfully complete at least 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) (six graduate half courses) and do not have to take a separate PhD qualifying examination.

    • One course must be CHE1102H Research Methods and Project Execution (0.5 FCE) taken once during the program, typically in Year 1.

    • Courses must be selected from the calendar and approved by the student's supervisor and the Graduate Coordinator. At least one of these courses must be taken in a secondary area of study. It is recommended that one of these courses should be selected from Category A: fundamental courses.

    • Normally, PhD students are not allowed to take a 500-level course for credit towards the degree program.

  • All Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, and Year 4 students must complete CHE3001H Leading Edge Seminar Series in Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry (Credit/No Credit; 0.0 FCE) in both the Fall and Winter sessions.

  • Students must complete CHE3010Y PhD Research (Credit/No Credit; 0.0 FCE) at least once per year.

  • If not already completed, students must take CHE2222H Safety Workshop (0.5 FCE) and JDE1000H Ethics in Research.

  • Thesis on a research topic.

  • Students normally remain in residence (full-time, on campus) until the departmental recommendation for the Doctoral Final Oral Examination is made, unless special permission to do so has otherwise been granted by the departmental Graduate Studies Committee.

  • Students have the option of completing an emphasis in Sustainable Energy as part of their degree program. Please see details in the Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry MASc, MEng, PhD Emphases section.

Program Length

5 years

Time Limit

7 years

 

PhD Program (Direct-Entry)

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

  • Minimum A– average in each of the final two years of study in the undergraduate program, and participation in a research project (either through an undergraduate thesis or through research conducted in a lab).

Program Requirements

  • Coursework. Students must successfully complete at least 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) (six graduate half courses).

    • One course must be CHE1102H Research Methods and Project Execution (0.5 FCE) taken once during the program, typically in Year 1.

    • Courses must be selected from the calendar and approved by the student's supervisor and the Graduate Coordinator. At least one of these courses must be taken in a secondary area of study. It is recommended that one of these courses should be selected from Category A: fundamental courses.

    • Normally, PhD students are not allowed to take a 500-level course for credit towards the degree program.

  • Within 13 months of starting the PhD program, students must pass a qualifying examination.

  • All Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, and Year 4 students must complete CHE3001H Leading Edge Seminar Series in Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry (Credit/No Credit; 0.0 FCE) in both the Fall and Winter sessions.

  • Students must complete CHE3010Y PhD Research (Credit/No Credit; 0.0 FCE) at least once per year.

  • If not already completed, students must take CHE2222H Safety Workshop (0.5 FCE) and JDE1000H Ethics in Research.

  • Thesis on a research topic.

  • Students normally remain in residence (full-time, on campus) until the departmental recommendation for the Doctoral Final Oral Examination is made, unless special permission to do so has otherwise been granted by the departmental Graduate Studies Committee.

  • Students have the option of completing an emphasis in Sustainable Energy as part of their degree program. Please see details in the Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry MASc, MEng, PhD Emphases section.

Program Length

5 years

Time Limit

7 years

 

PhD Program (Flexible-Time)

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

  • B+ (or equivalent) in each of the last two years of full-time study in the undergraduate program, and successful completion of a research master's degree with an overall average of at least B+ (or equivalent).

  • Applicants may enter the PhD following completion of an MASc program with a minimum B+ average and exceptional all-around scientific and intellectual ability as evidenced from theoretical or experimental research, academic standing, initiative, and publication record.

  • Applicants to the flexible-time PhD option are accepted under the same admission requirements as applicants to the full-time PhD option. However, applicants to the flexible-time PhD option must also demonstrate that they are actively engaged in professional activities related to their proposed program of study.

Program Requirements

  • Students in the flexible-time option will be subject to the same requirements as students in the full-time option.

  • Coursework. Students must successfully complete at least 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) (four graduate half courses).

    • One course must be CHE1102H Research Methods and Project Execution (0.5 FCE) taken once during the program, typically in Year 1.

    • Courses must be selected from the calendar and approved by the student's supervisor and the Graduate Coordinator. At least one of these courses must be taken in a secondary area of study. It is recommended that one of these courses should be selected from Category A: fundamental courses.

    • Normally, PhD students are not allowed to take a 500-level course for credit towards the degree program.

  • Within 16 months of starting the PhD program, students must pass a qualifying examination.

  • All Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, and Year 4 students must complete CHE3001H Leading Edge Seminar Series in Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry (Credit/No Credit; 0.0 FCE) in both the Fall and Winter sessions.

  • Students must complete CHE3010Y PhD Research (Credit/No Credit; 0.0 FCE) at least once per year.

  • If not already completed, students must take CHE2222H Safety Workshop (0.5 FCE) and JDE1000H Ethics in Research.

  • Thesis on a research topic.

  • Students normally remain in residence (full-time, on campus) until the departmental recommendation for the Doctoral Final Oral Examination is made, unless special permission to do so has otherwise been granted by the departmental Graduate Studies Committee.

  • Students in the PhD program have the option of completing an emphasis in Sustainable Energy as part of their degree program. Please see details in the Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry MASc, MEng, PhD Emphases section.

Program Length

6 years

Time Limit

8 years