Chemistry
- Degree Offered: MSc & PhD
- Application Deadline: Open, April 1 for scholarship consideration.
- Study Options: Thesis
- Length: 2(MSc) / 4(PhD) Years
- Entry Terms: Fall, Winter, Summer
Our degrees are centered on the development and performance of an original research project, culminating in a thesis. UNB Chemistry has a long history and an outstanding reputation, both nationally and internationally, for accomplishments in research. Our faculty lead innovative research programmes in all key areas of modern chemistry.
Recent graduates have gone on to work in industries including pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, materials science and chemical analysis, as well as education and academia. The broad range of research expertise provided by our faculty, coupled with excellent technical support and a collaborative environment, make our department an excellent environment for young researchers to develop their expertise and to make significant scientific contributions.
We generally have about 20-30 graduate students in the program. Our graduate students have access to extensive research labs in the department – each research group have their own dedicated research space and facilities.
There are also some shared instrumental facilities, both within the department (e.g., nuclear magnetic resonance and X-ray crystallography facilities) and elsewhere on campus (e.g., Microscopy and Microanalysis Facility). Technical support includes both a glass-blowing shop and an electronics shop housed in the department as well as the Science Stores for provision of research supplies and chemicals.
Current Faculty and Research Areas
- Allan Adam - Physical Chemistry
- Stijn De Baerdemaker - Theorical/Quantum Chemistry
- Bruce Balcom - Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Barry A. Blight - Inorganic Chemistry
- David Burns - Bioanalytical Chemistry
- Larry Calhoun - Organic Chemistry/NMR Spectroscopy
- Felipe Chibante - Carbon and Natural Nanomaterials Production
- Andreas Decken - Inorganic Chemistry, X-Ray Crystallography
- Ghislain Deslongchamps - Organic Chemistry; Computational Drug Design, Chemical Education
- Adam Dyker - Inorganic and Organic Chemistry; Electrochemistry and Organic Batteries
- Sara Eisler - Organic Chemistry
- Christopher Gray (UNB Saint John) - Organic Chemistry.
- Jan-Hendrik Pöhls -Quantum Materials for Renewable Energy Applications.
- Anna Ignaszak -Functional Materials, Analytical Chemistry
- David MaGee -Organic Chemistry
- John Neville - Physical Chemistry
- Yonghao Ni - Pulp and Paper Research
- Yang Qu, Cannabis Health Research Chair - Organic Chemistry
- Gilles Villemure - Chemical modification of electrode surfaces with thin films of porous inorganic solids
Application Requirements
- Students are encouraged to contact faculty prior to applying to secure research supervision.
- MSc applicants should hold an honours bachelor’s degree in chemistry or bio-chemistry with first or upper second division standing, minimum GPA 3.0/4.3 (70% or B).
- PhD applicants should hold a Masters degree in chemistry or a related discipline from a recognized university. Outstanding MSc applicants may be offered admission directly to the PhD program or have the opportunity to transfer from the MSc to the PhD program without first completing the MSc.
- Applicants are required to submit a complete application to the School of Graduate Studies, including three references, and a one-page statement describing their research interests and experience.
- International Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the English proficiency requirements of the School of Graduate Studies. This is normally done by submitting language test scores. Minimum paper-based TOEFL score of 550, with a TWE score of 4.0; internet based TOEFL minimum 94; IELTS band 7.0.
Funding
Chemistry graduate students normally receive financial support of at least $20,000 or $21,000 / year (MSc or PhD, respectively) from a combination of teaching and research assistantships; a number of internal and external scholarships and fellowships are available to supplement this.
Contact us
For more information, contact Dr. David Burns (chemdogs@unb.ca), Director of Graduate Studies or Heidi Stewart, Graduate Program Assistant.
Office: F.J. Toole Hall, Rm. 15
Phone: 1-506-453-4781
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