Master of Science (MSc) in Chemistry

The program information below was valid for the winter 2018 term (January 1, 2018 - April 30, 2018). 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 
  • Joint
  • Master's
  • Research
• Registration option(s) 
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
• Study option(s) 
  • Thesis
  • Master's Research Paper

• 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.

Link(s) to courses

• Chemistry (CHEM) courses

Academic Integrity Workshop

Master’s Thesis

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

Master's Research Paper option:

Graduate Academic Integrity Module (Graduate AIM)

Courses 

• Students must successfully complete 8 one-term graduate courses (0.50 unit weight), 1 of which must be CHEM 794 Master's Seminar.
• Within the (GWC)2 program, part-time students can only take courses through the University of Guelph or the University of Waterloo, but 3 of the 6 graduate courses may be taken through other departments within their registered University. It is advisable that students take courses that are relevant to their area of specialization in chemistry, as this may be of help when students eventually seek a research advisor for their Master’s Research Paper.

Link(s) to courses

• Chemistry (CHEM) courses

Academic Integrity Workshop

Master’s Research Paper