About the course

Chemistry is a diverse discipline, involving substances in every aspect of life ? what we see, eat, smell, touch, and taste every day. With an equal emphasis on theory and practical work, Waterloo's Chemistry undergraduate and graduate programs prepare you for a growing number of dynamic career options. You could be searching for the roots of crippling diseases, developing cancer-fighting drugs, or assessing environmental damage. The University of Waterloo, home of the Institute for Quantum Computing, offers graduate students unique opportunities to learn about and engage in world-leading research in quantum information through a wide range of advanced research projects and advanced courses on the foundations, applications and implementation of quantum information processing. In particular, the University of Waterloo offers a unique interdisciplinary graduate program in Quantum Information that leads to M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees. The Ph.D. program in Quantum Information requires the successful completion of two graduate level courses in quantum information as well as the completion of QIC 710 and QIC 750 if they were not completed as part of the student's M.Sc studies. Chemistry requires the completion of two Chemistry graduate courses, which may be satisfied by QIC courses offered by the Department of Chemistry. If a student takes a QIC course not offered by the Department of Chemistry, another Chemistry graduate course must be taken to meet the Chemistry course requirement. Ph.D. students must also successfully complete a seminar held at the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC), a seminar on a Quantum Information topic for the Department of Chemistry, a Ph.D. comprehensive oral examination, and an original research dissertation in Quantum Information. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Waterloo
Spring (May), 2024	Waterloo
Fall (September), 2024	Waterloo
Winter (January), 2025	Waterloo
Spring (May), 2025	Waterloo
Fall (September), 2025	Waterloo
Winter (January), 2026	Waterloo
Spring (May), 2026	Waterloo

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Waterloo

A Master of Science (MSc) degree (or equivalent) in Science with at least a minimum overall standing of 75% in the last 2 years (domestic students only).Direct admission to the PhD program from a Bachelor of Science (BSc) program is also possible for outstanding students who graduated with an overall 89% standing at the undergraduate level. Course requirements are reduced by one course for students admitted directly to the PhD program from a BSc.Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable. TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5)

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　The next application deadline is 01 October 2023

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Waterloo. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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