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The Chemistry Department provides a graduate program with varied opportunities spanning analytical, biochemical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry specializations. Successful candidates earn a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree. Our faculty's research focuses on areas such as: Surface analysis and electrochemistry, Materials science, Pulp and paper technology, Catalysis and organometallic chemistry, Synthetic organic chemistry, Silicon chemistry in aqueous systems, Light-induced chemical processes, as well as Environmental and pharmaceutical chemistry.
Typically completed in two years, the program features customized coursework, a faculty-supervised thesis project, and participation in two departmental research seminars.
Applicants for admission must be graduates of a recognized university, college, or institute as well as show evidence of scholarly achievement. Except where otherwise stated in the Admission Requirements of a particular program, degree students must have a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent with at least second class standing (B) based on their last 20 half courses or equivalent.
An applicant holding a degree other than one in the discipline area to which admission is sought will be considered on the basis of courses taken and academic standing. A Qualifying Year at the undergraduate level may be required to meet the admission standards. Courses taken as part of a Qualifying Year cannot be used as credit towards a graduate degree.
English Language Proficiency Requirements
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - Minimum Score: 60
Cambridge Academic English (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - Minimum Score: 176 (no individual score less than 169)
Duolingo English Test - Minimum Score: 110
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum Score: 6.5 (no individual score less than 6.0)
Michigan English Test (MET) - Minimum Score: 85
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Minimum Score: 58 (no component score less than 50)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Minimum Score for Internet Based Test (iBT): 80 (no component score less than 19), Minimum Score for Computer Based Test (cBT): 213 (no component score less than 17), Minimum Score for Paper Based Test (pBT) when Speaking is present: 550 (no component score less than 50).