Master of Science (MSc) in Chemistry - Co-operative Program (direct entry)

The program information below was valid for the fall 2017 term (September 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017). This is the archived version; the most up-to-date program information is available through the current Graduate Studies Academic Calendar.

The Graduate Studies Academic Calendar is updated 3 times per year, at the start of each academic term (January 1, May 1, September 1). Graduate Studies Academic Calendars from previous terms can be found in the archives.

• Admit term(s) 
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Spring
• Delivery mode 
  • On-campus
• Program type 
  • Co-operative
  • Joint
  • Master's
  • Research
• Registration option(s) 
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
• Study option(s) 
  • Thesis

• Minimum 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), and is restricted to Canadian citizens and landed immigrants.
• Application materials 
  • Supplementary information form
  • Transcript(s)
• References 
  • Number of references:  3
  • Type of references: 

    at least 2 academic

• English language proficiency (ELP) (if applicable)

Thesis option:

Graduate Academic Integrity Module (Graduate AIM)

Courses 

• Students must successfully complete at least 4 one-term graduate courses (0.50 unit weight), 1 of which must be CHEM 794 Master's Seminar.
• Half of the graduate courses must be taken within the Department of Chemistry. 2 graduate courses may be taken through other departments within their registered University or students may request transfer credit for courses taken from another University to meet the course requirements. Students are advised to consult with their supervisor in the selection of courses.
• At least 2 of the required 4 one-term courses including the CHEM 794 Master's Seminar must be completed during the first two terms in residence.

Link(s) to courses

• Chemistry (CHEM) courses

Academic Integrity Workshop

Graduate Studies Work Report

• Students will spend the following two terms (8 months) working in an industrial or government laboratory, upon completion of which they must present an acceptable work report. Returning to the campus, students will then complete their coursework and research, and prepare the Master's Thesis.

Master’s Thesis

• Students must submit and defend an acceptable Master's thesis.