Chemistry (Ph.D.)
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Thesis
A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 650 | Seminars in Chemistry 1. | 1 |
Seminars in Chemistry 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A seminar course designed for graduate students in chemistry which in conjunction with McGill Chemical Society will provide exposure to a broad range of special topics within the discipline. | ||
| CHEM 651 | Seminars in Chemistry 2. | 1 |
Seminars in Chemistry 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A seminar course designed for graduate students in chemistry which in conjunction with McGill Chemical Society will provide exposure to a broad range of special topics within the discipline. | ||
| CHEM 688 | Progress Assessment 1. | 3 |
Progress Assessment 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An evaluation that is completed before the end of the second year of registration. | ||
| CHEM 701 | Comprehensive Examination. | 0 |
Comprehensive Examination. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An evaluation that is completed before the end of the third year of registration. | ||
| CHEM 702 | Progress Assessment 2 . | 0 |
Progress Assessment 2 . Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An evaluation that is completed before the end of the fourth year of registration. | ||
Complementary Courses
Students entering the program with an M.Sc. degree will normally take three (3) graduate-level courses. Students entering without an M.Sc. degree will normally take five (5) graduate-level courses.
Students may be required to take advanced undergraduate courses if background deficient.