PhD Program; Field: Interdisciplinary

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must submit a complete application according to the instructions, and must satisfy the Department of Chemistry's additional admission requirements.

• Appropriate master's degree from a recognized university with a minimum average equivalent to at least a University of Toronto B+.

• Acceptance into this field requires a research topic of a truly interdisciplinary nature; a written request must be submitted to the Graduate Coordinator along with a letter from the PhD supervisor.

Completion Requirements

Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 2.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

• 2.0 FCEs including at least one half course from one of the other listed fields.

• Doctoral students may request a course reduction of up to two half-course equivalents taken from an appropriate MSc program. The request is to be accompanied by a rationale indicating the justification for the course reduction in the context of the knowledge base and skill set required for the student's doctoral studies and is to be signed by the thesis supervisor.

• The modules in CHM3000H Graduate Professional Development for Research and Teaching in Chemistry in Year 1.

In addition to the above coursework, students must complete the following:

• Presentation of at least two seminars (normally in Years 2 and 4). Annual participation in the seminar program and seminar course (0.0 FCE; Credit/No Credit) of an existing field of Chemistry.

• A minimum of 18 hours of professional development training spread evenly over the categories: Communication, Personal Effectiveness, and Research and Teaching Skills. Consult with the Graduate Office for a list of eligible activities. Typically, students are expected to complete roughly six hours of additional professional development training per year in Years 2 to 4 of the program to fulfil the 18-hour requirement.

• Further requirements specific to the program plan developed for the Interdisciplinary field specific to each admitted student to the field.

• Oral comprehensive field examination, to be successfully completed in the student's declared field by the end of Year 3.

• Thesis. The main requirement for the PhD program is the execution of an original investigation that is presented in a written thesis and successfully defended at a Final Oral Examination.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 4 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 6 years full-time

 

PhD Program; Field: Interdisciplinary (Transfer)

Transfer Requirements

• Transfer to the PhD program may be considered during Year 1 of the master's program. After one year of study in the MSc, students may apply for the transfer having completed 1.0 FCE of graduate courses and having the support of their supervisor.

Completion Requirements

Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 2.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

• 2.0 FCEs including at least one half course from one of the other listed fields.

• Coursework completed in the master's program may count toward this requirement where applicable; doctoral students may request a course reduction of up to two half-course equivalents taken from an appropriate MSc program. The request is to be accompanied by a rationale indicating the justification for the course reduction in the context of the knowledge base and skill set required for the student's doctoral studies and is to be signed by the thesis supervisor.

• The modules in CHM3000H Graduate Professional Development for Research and Teaching in Chemistry in Year 1.

In addition to the above coursework, students must complete the following:

• Presentation of at least two seminars (normally in Years 2 and 4). Annual participation in the seminar program and seminar course (0.0 FCE; Credit/No Credit) of an existing field of Chemistry.

• A minimum of 24 hours of professional development training spread evenly over the categories: Communication, Personal Effectiveness, and Research and Teaching Skills. Consult with the Graduate Office for a list of eligible activities. Typically, students are expected to complete roughly six hours of additional professional development training per year in Years 2 to 5 of the program to fulfil the 24-hour requirement.

• Further requirements specific to the program plan developed for the Interdisciplinary field specific to each admitted student to the field.

• Oral comprehensive field examination, to be successfully completed in the student's declared field by the end of Year 3.

• Thesis. The main requirement for the PhD program is the execution of an original investigation that is presented in a written thesis and successfully defended at a Final Oral Examination.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 5 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 7 years full-time

 

PhD Program; Field: Interdisciplinary (Direct-Entry)

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must submit a complete application according to the instructions, and must satisfy the Department of Chemistry's additional admission requirements.

• An exceptional student with an appropriate Bachelor of Science degree may be admitted directly to the PhD program.

• Acceptance into this field requires a research topic of a truly interdisciplinary nature; a written request must be submitted to the Graduate Coordinator along with a letter from the PhD supervisor.

Completion Requirements

Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 2.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

• 2.0 FCEs including at least one half course from one of the other listed fields.

• Doctoral students may request a course reduction of up to two half-course equivalents taken from an appropriate MSc program. The request is to be accompanied by a rationale indicating the justification for the course reduction in the context of the knowledge base and skill set required for the student's doctoral studies and is to be signed by the thesis supervisor.

• The modules in CHM3000H Graduate Professional Development for Research and Teaching in Chemistry in Year 1. The requirement is waived if a student successfully completed this course at the master's level.

Note: to build the skills needed to conceptualize, design, and implement research in chemistry, direct-entry PhD students may expect to undertake two more academic sessions of research than students who enter the PhD program at the outset of their program.

In addition to the above coursework, students must complete the following:

• Presentation of at least two seminars (normally in Years 2 and 4). Annual participation in the seminar program and seminar course (0.0 FCE; Credit/No Credit) of an existing field of Chemistry.

• A minimum of 24 hours of professional development training spread evenly over the categories: Communication, Personal Effectiveness, and Research and Teaching Skills. Consult with the Graduate Office for a list of eligible activities. Typically, students are expected to complete roughly six hours of additional professional development training per year in Years 2 to 5 of the program to fulfil the 24-hour requirement.

• Further requirements specific to the program plan developed for the Interdisciplinary field specific to each admitted student to the field.

• Oral comprehensive field examination, to be successfully completed in the student's declared field by the end of Year 3.

• Thesis. The main requirement for the PhD program is the execution of an original investigation that is presented in a written thesis and successfully defended at a Final Oral Examination.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 5 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 7 years full-time