MA/MS in Chemical Sciences

The Master of Science in Chemical Sciences is a graduate degree delivered on campus, offered in two streams: a thesis stream, in which students complete an original research project under faculty supervision culminating in a written thesis and oral defence, and a critical essay stream, in which students produce an original critical review of the literature on a specific chemistry topic. Admission normally requires an upper second-class (B average) standing in a four-year undergraduate degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or an equivalent field; applicants without a four-year degree may be admitted to a qualifying year. Small class sizes give students access to paid teaching assistantships and research-grade laboratory equipment across the discipline's major subfields. It suits chemistry and biochemistry graduates seeking advanced research training or a literature-based capstone project, preparing graduates for research careers in industry, government laboratories, or further doctoral study.