Become a leader in scientific research in your chosen area of chemistry through this research training program offered at the new, state-of-the-art Science Complex facility.
Specialized and flexible research training program
Leading scientific researchers come out of the PhD chemistry program. You will leverage your existing knowledge, gain new understanding, conduct in-depth reflection on your chosen topic, and demonstrate scientific rigour. In carrying out your research project, you will develop your creativity and demonstrate your originality. You will complete the program by writing and defending a thesis. The PhD in Chemistry generally takes 4 to 5 years to complete.
All areas of chemistry are covered in our doctorate program, including environmental, energy, spectroscopy, organic synthesis, bio-organic or inorganic chemistry, in addition to physical or theoretical chemistry. You will be part of a research group right from the start and you will carry out your laboratory research work independently throughout your doctorate program. You will work on projects in close collaboration with the research team and your research supervisor, with a personalized program in place. You will benefit from a unique mentoring experience, with support from a Thesis Committee comprised of 2 other professors, as well as your thesis supervisor. In addition to completing one to two courses, you will need to pass a comprehensive examination and present a doctorate seminar mid-way through the program. You will also write and defend your doctoral thesis before a jury.
To be eligible for the PhD in Chemistry program, you must have completed a North American Master’s degree program or European Master degree (M2) or be admitted directly after completing one year in our department’s Master’s program. Candidates may also be admitted directly after completing a North American bachelor's degree program with an outstanding academic record. You will need to have research experience, wish to continue pursuing your studies, and strive to be a future leader in your area of research in chemistry. You enjoy working in a laboratory or with instrumentation in a specific area of chemistry that inspires you. You are looking to gain solid training in research to work in an industry setting or pursue postdoctoral studies for a career with a university.
Modern instrumentation facility and technical staff to ensure instruments are maintained and provide training to students
Guaranteed funding for all students
Program encompassing all areas of chemistry
Several research chairs and research centres
Advantages of studying chemistry at UdeM Prepare yourself for the job market or postdoctoral studies
Benefit from access to our laboratories in nuclear magnetic resonance, X-ray diffraction, mass spectrometry, continuous flow synthesis, analysis of materials’ and molecules’ photoactivity, and materials characterization
Discover the ultramodern Science Complex facility at the MIL Campus
Take advantage of our scientific and networking programs
Benefit from our high job placement rate
Admission requirements
You are eligible without having confirmed a research supervisor, but you should do so within a prescribed period.
Admission requirements
You studied
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Additional documents to provide
Curriculum vitae (maximum 3 pages)
Letter of intent or of interest (maximum 1 page)
Note that the quantitative criteria indicated above does not replace a qualitative review of your application. These criteria are provided for information purposes only. Eligibility for a study program does not guarantee an offer of admission. Information on this page may change without notice.
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These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.
* These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2024-2025 academic year. Information updated: June 5, 2024
Canadian non-Quebec resident
Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
$2,117.74
Tuition fees:
$1,483.65
Other fees:
$634.09
These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.
* These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2024-2025 academic year. Information updated: June 5, 2024
International student
Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
$9,753.94
Tuition fees:
$9,119.85
Other fees:
$634.09
These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.
Good news! You may be able to lower this amount!
As an international student, you have access to exemption scholarships granted by UdeM throughout your university program. Note that for ungraduated programs, you must be enrolled as a full-time student for two sessions and reside in Quebec in the case of exclusively online study programs. Find out more
* These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2024-2025 academic year. Information updated: June 5, 2024
Francophone student from France or Belgium
Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
$2,117.74
Tuition fees:
$1,483.65
Other fees:
$634.09
These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.
* These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2024-2025 academic year. Information updated: June 5, 2024
Available financial assistance
Department of Chemistry scholarships:
Scholarships available for students in the Department of Chemistry at UdeM
Graduate and postgraduate scholarships:
Funding offered to students, all programs combined
Postgraduate scholarships:
Funding offered for doctoral programs
Exemption scholarship for international students:
Scholarship program for exemption from additional tuition fees for international students
Funding for Mobility:
Scholarships and mobility funding programs offered to students from the Université de Montréal who wish to study abroad
Future prospects
Chemists are employed in the following key sectors: environment and energy, clinical analysis, pharmaceutical chemistry and biotechnologies, nanosciences and materials, and computer modelling. Once you have completed your degree program, you can work in the following industries: agri-food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, medical, metallurgical, environmental, petrochemical, batteries and renewable energies, plastics and advanced materials, as well as pulp and paper. Positions involve working in a laboratory, which could also lead to supervising technicians and researchers. You may also work at a research institute or pursue postdoctoral studies for a career with a university.
Program structure
(3-060-1-0)
The doctorate program consists of 90 credits.
LEGEND CR :
credit
Segment 70
Number of credits: 87 mandatory credits, of which 84 are for research, a thesis, and a seminar. The 3 remaining credits are for one optional course.
Block 70A
Mandatory - 3 credits
Course
Title
CR
CHM 6601
Section Seminars
3
Block 70B
Optional - 3 credits
Chosen from the graduate courses offered by the department.
Course
Title
CR
Block 70C
Mandatory - 84 credits
Course
Title
CR
CHM 7000
PhD Comprehensive Examination
0
CHM 7010
Research
10
CHM 7030
Research
10
Course
Title
CR
CHM 7040
Research
10
CHM 7050
Research
10
CHM 7060
Research
10
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