Main navigation
- Programs
- Subjects
- Universities
- Destinations
- Advice
Our Master of Science (MSc) in Chemistry program encompasses both classical and contemporary areas of chemistry and biochemistry. Faculty members lead interdisciplinary research projects, enhanced by collaborative efforts across research teams both within and beyond our department.
We take pride in our compact, cohesive department that delivers rigorous training in current chemical and biochemical concepts, alongside hands-on involvement in pioneering research with personalized faculty guidance.
This full-time Chemistry MSc program spans 24 months (six consecutive terms).
The program requires students to defend an original research thesis. Additionally, participants must complete two to three half-credit courses (with the option to take one from another Laurier graduate program) and four half-credit research seminar courses. Seminar requirements include presenting at least one thesis-related talk, while other seminars feature presentations by faculty and guest experts.
Students must have the following:
English Proficiency
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 89, with minimum skill scores of 21 in each of the skills tests (speaking, writing, reading and listening).
Paper-based TOEFL: minimum of 573.
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum score of 7.
Pearson Test of English (PTE): minimum score of 60.
The Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment: minimum score of 70.