Offered by Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, Canada, Chemistry: Master of Science (MSc) is a master's degree in Chemistry programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 2,193 per semester (CAD 2,193 per semester for local students).
SFU's MSc in Chemistry combines graduate coursework with original laboratory research, serving both as an advanced credential in its own right and as preparation for doctoral study. Requirements include a student seminar discussing recent chemistry literature, a research review and evaluation course, a lecture series in chemistry research taken twice, further graduate chemistry units and a defended MSc thesis. A supervisory committee forms before the end of the second term and meets annually thereafter, and students must attend the great majority of weekly departmental seminars to remain in good standing. Completion is expected within six terms. Thesis topics may lie in chemistry or chemical education, and departmental NMR, mass spectrometry and specialised laboratory facilities support the work.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: A faculty research supervisor position must be secured before applying. Admission requires a BSc degree from SFU or an equivalent from a recognized institution, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.33, plus evidence of the ability to carry out advanced studies. Non-native English speakers must meet SFU's institution-wide minimum (IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each band, or TOEFL iBT 90 overall with at least 20 per section) unless exempted by a prior degree taught and examined in English in a majority English-speaking country. The department has three annual intakes, with application deadlines of October 1 for Spring (January) entry, February 1 for Summer (May) entry, and June 1 for Fall (September) entry.
Application Details
Start Date:January, May and September
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC, with one set of dates per applicant type rather than by citizenship. Fall 2027 entry: high-school-route applications open 1 October 2026 and close 31 January 2027, while transfer applications open 1 March 2027 and close 15 April 2027 (Education and Contemporary Arts transfer applicants may apply from 1 October 2026). Spring 2027 entry runs 1 July to 15 September 2026, and Summer 2027 entry runs 1 December 2026 to 15 January 2027. Admission documents are generally due 28 February 2027 (Fall) and offers must be accepted by 1 May. International applicants use the same EducationPlannerBC dates and portal; SFU publishes no separate international deadline. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
