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The Master of Applied Science (M.A.Sc.) is a research-focused graduate program that combines coursework with thesis development and defense. Commonly referred to as the Research Master's, this program typically spans 24 months (6 semesters) following undergraduate studies. Students must complete three single-term graduate courses while conducting research under faculty guidance to produce an original dissertation. This scholarly work must make a novel contribution to chemical engineering and undergo an oral defense examination.
Applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
Language Requirements
Applicants are required to submit evidence of their proficiency in the English language as part of their application. The most common evidence is a score on one of the following exams:
TOEFL: minimum score of 92 (internet based), 237 (computer based) or 580 (paper based), minimum of 20 per band; for the Faculty of Engineering a minimum score of 88 (internet based) or 213 on the (computer based) or 550 (paper based)
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5, with at least 5.5 in each section
CAEL: minimum overall score of 70, with at least 60 per band
MELAB: minimum score of 85
PTE Academic: minimum score of 63; for the Faculty of Engineering a minimum score of 70
York University course: YUELI Level 6 with a minimum final grade of B
University of Toronto course: Academic Level 60 with a minimum final grade of B
Application deadline for September intake is Mar/01, January intake is Jul/01, May intake is Nov/01.