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PhD in Chemistry and Materials Science (Thesis-Route) Lakehead University - Thunder Bay Campus Lakehead University - Thunder Bay Campus, Canada

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CAD 19797

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 125

Application Fee

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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75%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The PhD in Chemistry and Materials Science is a research-intensive graduate program focused on the intellectual development and advanced training of scientists in 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.

NOTE: Students in this program are expected to complete all requirements within a minimum of nine terms (3 years) to a maximum of twelve terms (4 years) of continuous full-time registration. Candidates must meet a minimum residency of three terms, two of which must be consecutive.

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Additional Information

Program Level Doctoral Degree(Ph.D,M.D)

College/University Processing Time 28 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

May 2025, Sep 2025

Closed

Jan 2024, Jan 2025, May 2024, Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 58 - With no score less than - 50

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Master's degree in one of the fields of specialization (Physical Chemistry, or Molecular and Materials Science).

Please Note:- Applicants must have a supervisor prior to be admitted to the program.

6.5 IELTS Score
58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
75% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

19797

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 125

Application Fee
(CAD)

12000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
(CAD)

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Scholarships

Scholarship

Under Graduate Entrance Scholarship:

Non-Canadian citizens who are entering Lakehead University from a high school, or who are transferring from an international college or university, will be considered for the Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships. The scholarship is available to the top international students applying to Lakehead University for 2024-2025.

International Entrance Scholarships 2024-2025 automatically considered. No scholarship application is required.
 

Academic Average
(Canadian Equivalent)
IB Average Scholarship Total4
(in Canadian dollars)
Scholarships Available
90.0%+ 35+ $40,000 ($10,000 x 4 years)1 Limited
80.0% - 89.9% 30-34 $30,000 ($7,500 x 4 years)2 Limited
75.0% - 79.9% 28-29 $6,000 ($6,000 in Year 1 only)3 Limited


1. Renewable provided a 90% average is achieved in each academic year. If a student's university academic average falls between 80.0% - 89.9%, the student will receive an amended scholarship valued at $7,500 CAD/year for each subsequent academic year for the remaining term of the scholarship.

2. Renewable provided an 80% average is achieved in each academic year.

3. Non-renewable, one-time only scholarship awarded in Year 1.

4. Maximum length of scholarship term is 4 academic years or until the first degree is awarded, whichever occurs first. To be considered eligible for scholarship consideration, recipients must be entering Years 1, 2, or 3 of a minimum 4-year undergraduate degree program. Recipients whose status changes and may be charged domestic fees will have their scholarship value reassessed to equate to the domestic entrance scholarship grid and regulations available at that time.

Graduate Scholarship:

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate Assistant appointments may be offered to some full-time graduate students (including Visa students) at a rate of $10,506.69 (2022-23) at the Master's level; and $11,457.79 (2022-23) at the Doctoral level. A regular appointment constitutes a maximum of 270 hrs of work over the Fall and Winter terms, averaging not more than 10 hours of work per week. Representative duties, include but are not limited to: preparing classes, teaching, demonstrating, leading seminars, supervising laboratories, marking, consulting with students, holding assigned office hours, setting tests, examination and lab sets, conducting field trips, and providing other academic support assistance. A graduate student is eligible to hold a maximum of two full-time appointments at the Master's level or four full-time appointments at the Doctoral level.

Faculty Research Awards for Graduate Students

Some graduate students may also receive a Faculty Research Award. This stipend may be paid to a full–time degree candidate for research or academic activities relevant and related to the student's field(s) of study within the academic program. Faculty Research Awards are awarded by the student's supervisor.
 

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