The uOttawa Faculty of Science offers a vibrant, research-intensive environment led by a distinguished community of professors, including Canada Excellence Research Chairs, Canada Research Chairs and University Research Chairs. Our faculty members are global leaders in fields such as quantum information, cybersecurity and mathematics, photonics, materials chemistry, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), genomics, climate science and synthetic biology.
Graduate studies
At the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Science, graduate students are part of a thriving research community.
Discover research excellence through your studies
Build your skills through collaboration
You’ll thrive in a collaborative research culture, gaining hands-on experience alongside world-renowned scientists. Through access to innovative projects, advanced facilities and expert mentorship, you’ll build the skills and networks needed to succeed in both academia and industry.
World-class core research facilities
Our programs are supported by 26 cutting-edge core research facilities, managed with the Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation. These state-of-the-art facilities support advanced research across disciplines, providing cutting-edge instrumentation, expert technical support and collaborative opportunities.
Core facilities include:
- A.E. Lalonde Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Laboratory (Canada’s only AMS facility)
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Lab
- Flow Cytometry and Virometry Core Facility
- Core Molecular Biology and Genomics Laboratory
- Ottawa Institute for Systems Biology
At a glance
160
internationally renowned professors
$49M
average annual research funding
13
Canada Research Chairs
Your gateway to high-impact research
With leading researchers, exceptional infrastructure and a strong interdisciplinary focus, our faculty empowers graduate students to make a concrete impact and drive discovery in health sciences, environmental sustainability, advanced materials, data science and quantum technologies.
Whether pursuing a master’s or PhD in biology, chemistry and biomolecular sciences, earth and environmental sciences, mathematics and statistics, or physics, you’ll thrive in a collaborative, cutting-edge research environment—right in the heart of Canada’s capital.
Admission information
Before you apply: Key steps
Choose the right program
Explore our diverse graduate programs and find the one that aligns with your interests and career goals.
Check admission requirements
Admission criteria vary by program—be sure to check specific requirements.
Are you an international applicant? Check our international degree equivalency guidelines.
Find a thesis supervisor (if required)
Use our departmental professor directories to identify and connect with potential supervisors.
Tips on how to find a thesis supervisor
Meet language proficiency
International students need to ensure they meet English or French language requirements and provide proof through an accepted language test if needed.
Know your deadlines
Application deadlines vary by program and can be up to 10 months before classes begin. Check your program’s deadline to apply on time.
Need guidance?
Book a one-on-one meeting with our recruitment specialist to discuss your options and the admission process.
Contact information
Graduate Studies Office
Gendron Hall
30 Marie Curie, room 181
Ottawa, ON, Canada
K1N 6N5
Email: [email protected]
Office hours
The graduate team is ready to answer your questions from Monday to Friday.
- September 1st to May 31: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- June 1st to August 31: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.