The Mike and Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Centre, home to the Institute for Quantum Computing and the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Institute for Nanotechnology, located on À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ's main campus.
Conduct research to improve our fundamental understanding of the world around us while learning about and engaging in world-leading research at the cutting edge of quantum information with the Master of Science in Chemistry Collaborative Quantum Information program.
In collaboration with the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC), this program offers unique opportunities to engage in world-leading research in quantum information. Along with developing expertise in your area of research in chemistry, you’ll receive a strong and broad foundation in quantum information science through a wide range of advanced research projects and advanced courses on the foundations, applications and implementation of quantum information processing.
At the end of this unique interdisciplinary program, you’ll be prepared for the workforce or for further study and research at the PhD level.
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: Collaborative, Master's, Research
Length of program: 24 months (full-time)
Registration option(s): Full-time, Part-time
Study option(s): Thesis
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 theÌýfinding 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).
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
- 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 theÌýapplication documents web page for more information about this requirement.
- If a statement or letter is required by your program, review theÌýwriting your personal statement resourcesÌýfor helpful tips and tricks on completion.
- References
- ThreeÌýreferences 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 theÌýgraduate program tuition pageÌýon 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.