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Conduct research to improve our fundamental understanding of the world around us with the Master of Science in Chemistry program.
The program ranks among the top of its kind in the country and offers exposure to world-class research on many subjects that fall into the core areas of analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, material, nanotechnology, organic, physical, polymer, quantum, and theoretical chemistry.
With the thesis option, your focus will be on your research area of choice, with half of your graduate courses taken within the Department of Chemistry. With the research paper option, you’ll explore courses from other departments within the University while also completing an experimental project to be completed during one term of full-time research in a faculty member’s laboratory.
At the end of the program, you’ll be prepared for a fascinating career in industry, government, or academia.
Research areas and degree options
- Analytical Chemistry
- Biological Chemistry or Biochemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Nanoscience
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Polymer Chemistry
- Theoretical Chemistry
Program overview
Department/School: Chemistry
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Admit term(s): Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August)
Delivery mode: On-campus
Program type: Joint, Master's, Research
Length of program: 24 months (full-time)
Registration option(s): Full-time, Part-time
Study option(s): Thesis, Master's Research Paper
Application deadlines
- February 1 (for admission in September)
- June 1 (for admission in January of the following year)
- October 1 (for admission in May of the following year)
Key contacts
Supervisors
- Review the finding a supervisor resources
Admission requirements
- An Honours Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Science with a minimum overall standing of 75% in the last 2 years (domestic students only).
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Master's Research Paper option is only available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
Degree requirements
- Review the degree requirements in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree
- Check out Waterloo's institutional thesis repository - UWspace to see recent submissions from the department of Chemistry graduate students
Application materials
- Supplementary information form (SIF)
- The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enrol and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirement
- If a statement or letter is required by your program, review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion
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References
- Three references are required; at least two from academic sources
- Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
- TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5)
Tuition and fees
- Visit the graduate program tuition page on the Finance website to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for your program
- Review living costs and housing
- Review the funding graduate school resources for graduate students