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The Department of Chemistry provides graduate programs leading to Master of Science (M.Sc.) and Master of Applied Science (M.A.Sc.) degrees. These thesis-based programs demand students undertake substantial research culminating in a Master's thesis.
A Queen's Chemistry degree carries significant prestige and serves as a valuable asset in today's competitive STEM employment landscape. Our cutting-edge $56 million facility houses specialized equipment including eight high-field NMR instruments, a Mass Spectrometry suite with four spectrometers, an X-ray diffractometer, and advanced materials characterization tools funded by CFI. Students engage in pioneering research across analytical, inorganic, organic, physical, polymer, and theoretical chemistry, with interdisciplinary opportunities in environmental science, drug design modeling, and spectroscopy. The Chemistry Innovation Council, comprising industry and government experts, offers career guidance and networking connections. Students regularly collaborate with Environmental Studies, Engineering, Physics, and other disciplines. Selective travel opportunities may be available, along with the option to pursue a dual MSc degree in partnership with the University of Stuttgart.
4-year honours Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in chemistry or a related science e.g. biochemistry, chemical physics, materials science or chemical engineering with a minimum second class standing (B+, 75-79%, 3.3 GPA). Previous research and teaching potential, as evidenced by publications, conference presentations and/or undergraduate teaching experience will also be taken into consideration.
English language requirements
For international students, if required, a TOEFL total score of at least 580 (paperbased) or TOEFL iBT minimum scores of: writing (24/30); speaking (22/30); reading (22/30); listening (20/30), for a total of 88/120. Applicants must have the minimum score in each test as well as the minimum overall score.