Vancouver,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Chemistry - Nuclear and Radiochemistry in Vancouver Canada | The University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,690
(c. USD6,952.73)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
Nuclear and radiochemistry play vital roles across multiple chemical disciplines by employing nuclear decay probes. These tools offer valuable perspectives in various fields: medical advancements through innovative radio-pharmaceuticals for imaging and alternative methods to generate diagnostic radioisotopes; catalytic research by examining muon spin-labeled free radicals in heterogeneous catalysts and applying beta-decay probes to analyze thin films and interfaces with cutting-edge NMR methods; investigations of novel magnetic and superconducting materials using both muon spin rotation (µSR) and beta-decay NMR approaches; chemical kinetics studies that exploit significant isotopic mass effects via muon beams; and chemical physics/spectroscopy applications where laser-pumping techniques isolate specific initial states for examining reaction dynamics and spin-exchange phenomena ('spintronics'). The on-campus TRIUMF facility delivers exceptional capabilities for pursuing these research avenues.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
UBC Chemistry strongly encourages all international applicants to apply for direct entry into our PhD program, as the number of admissions offered to international MSc applicants is very limited.
Applicants who meet the academic requirements (see below) and demonstrate advanced research ability, may apply for direct admission to the PhD program. Students entering directly from a bachelor's degree must, within the first 24 months of study, complete 12 credits with a first class average, of which at least 9 credits must be at the 500 level or above and at least 9 credits must be of first class standing, to maintain registration as a doctoral student.
For direct entry to the PhD program, an overall average of B plus (from all courses taken in their Bachelor's degree) is required for all applicants.
For entry to the PhD program by students with an MSc
For applicants who hold a credential/degree from a Canadian or USA post-secondary institution, a B+ average in senior undergraduate level courses is required, along with a successfully defended Master thesis.
For applicants who hold an international credential/degree, an overall average of B plus (from all courses taken in their Bachelor's degree) is required, along with a successfully defended Master thesis.
The minimum overall TOEFL score for graduate admission to the Department of Chemistry is 92 on the internet-based test with minimum component scores of 23, 22, 23 and 22 for reading, writing, listening and speaking, respectively. For IELTS, a minimum overall band score of 6.5 is required with a minimum score of 6.0 in each component of the academic IELTS test. Self-reported test scores on applications are considered unofficial. Applicants must also contact the testing agency (TOEFL or IELTS) and request the official test scores be sent to UBC electronically as part of their application.
Applicants who meet the academic requirements (see below) and demonstrate advanced research ability, may apply for direct admission to the PhD program. Students entering directly from a bachelor's degree must, within the first 24 months of study, complete 12 credits with a first class average, of which at least 9 credits must be at the 500 level or above and at least 9 credits must be of first class standing, to maintain registration as a doctoral student.
For direct entry to the PhD program, an overall average of B plus (from all courses taken in their Bachelor's degree) is required for all applicants.
For entry to the PhD program by students with an MSc
For applicants who hold a credential/degree from a Canadian or USA post-secondary institution, a B+ average in senior undergraduate level courses is required, along with a successfully defended Master thesis.
For applicants who hold an international credential/degree, an overall average of B plus (from all courses taken in their Bachelor's degree) is required, along with a successfully defended Master thesis.
The minimum overall TOEFL score for graduate admission to the Department of Chemistry is 92 on the internet-based test with minimum component scores of 23, 22, 23 and 22 for reading, writing, listening and speaking, respectively. For IELTS, a minimum overall band score of 6.5 is required with a minimum score of 6.0 in each component of the academic IELTS test. Self-reported test scores on applications are considered unofficial. Applicants must also contact the testing agency (TOEFL or IELTS) and request the official test scores be sent to UBC electronically as part of their application.
Tuition
CAD
9,690