Chemistry - Master of Science (MSc)

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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 fields

  • 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)Ìý
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

gwc@uoguelph.ca

Nyhenflore Delva

I am exactly where I wanted to be.

Nyhenflore Delva, Master of Science (MSc) in Chemistry student

Supervisors

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).

  • The Master's Research Paper option is only available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

Degree requirements

  • Review theÌýdegree requirementsÌýin the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree.
  • Check outÌýÌýto see recent submissions from the Department ofÌýChemistryÌýgraduate students.

Application materials

  • Program-specific questions (PSQ)
    • These are questions specific to the program you’re applying to. They can be viewed once you’ve started an application and are completed through a form in the online application.

Tuition and fees