Chemistry: Chemistry MSc

The Master of Science (MSc) program is focused on helping students to build the research competence and background knowledge needed to pursue doctoral studies or a career in scientific research. Faculty offer opportunities for research and training in a wide range of subdisciplines, including analytical, environmental, inorganic, organic, biological, physical and polymer/materials chemistry, and at the intersections between these areas.

MSc Program

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the department's additional admission requirements stated below.

  • Appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university with an average equivalent to at least a University of Toronto B+.

Completion Requirements

  • Coursework. Students must successfully complete 1.0 graduate full-course equivalent (FCE) including at least 0.5 graduate half-course equivalent in chemistry.

  • As part of this 1.0 FCE, in Year 1, students must complete the modules in CHM3000H Graduate Professional Development for Research and Teaching in Chemistry.

  • Students must participate in a seminar program. Attendance and presentation of one seminar are mandatory for this requirement to be marked completed.

  • Submission of a thesis.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 3 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS)
Time Limit: 3 years full-time