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Chemistry

Graduate handbook

Welcome to the Department of Chemistry's graduate program! This graduate handbook is a guide that highlights the need to know information for any grad student.

Students are highly encouraged to become familiar with the Graduate Supervision Policy, which defines the expectations for graduate students as well as supporting members of the department and Faculty of Graduate Studies. 

If you find errors or have suggestions for improvement, please email chemedia@uvic.ca.

Content

General information

  • Getting started
  • International students
  • Resources & support
  • University systems

Funding

  • Tuition & feeds
  • Graduate student stipend
  • Awards, scholarships, & bursaries
  • Conference funding

Your graduate program

  • Expectations
  • Ethics & academic integrity
  • Your supervisor
  • Supervisor committee
  • Courses

Evaluation

  • Research progress evaluation
  • Transferring from MSc to PhD
  • PhD candidacy exam
  • Timelines
  • Writing your thesis or dissertation
  • Planning to defend
  • Your defense exam
  • Submitting your final thesis
  • Failing grades