MSc in Chemistry in Antigonish Canada | St. Francis Xavier University

St. Francis Xavier University | Antigonish Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 13,134
(c. USD9,444.5)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

StFX provides a selective, thesis-focused MSc program in Chemistry, typically enrolling 1-4 students each year. Though renowned as a leading undergraduate institution, StFX values its graduate students as integral members of the academic community. Chemistry MSc candidates enjoy tailored programs and a collaborative atmosphere where they actively contribute to their supervisor's research initiatives. These graduate students also guide undergraduates through teaching assistant roles and by supervising research assistants in laboratories. StFX's Chemistry MSc alumni consistently achieve publication success, present at conferences, and pursue rewarding careers across research and various professional fields.

The Chemistry Department delivers a rigorous Master of Science program centered on research and thesis completion. The 36-credit curriculum includes 12 credits of graduate coursework (equivalent to four single-term courses) and 24 credits dedicated to original research, encompassing the research project, thesis, and defense. Students must maintain a minimum grade of 70 in each course and an overall 70 average.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Normally undergraduate Honours degree or equivalent concentration in the subject area typically about 20 undergraduate courses in the subject area
Minimum 70 percent average
Language requirement IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6Note that graduate programs demand very strong English language skills While IELTS 6.5 no bands less than 6.0 is the minimum requirement a higher IELTS score may strengthen the application
Admission is competitive
ielts - 6.5 overall and no lower than 6.0 in each band
toefl - 90 iBT and no lower than 20 in each band

Tuition CAD 13,134

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