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 Chemistry - Master of Science (MSc)
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SchoolUniversity of Waterloo - Graduate Studies
LocationWaterloo, ON, Canada
School TypeGraduate School
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 20,800
Full-time Graduate: 3,400
DegreeMaster
Honours
Co-op
Length24 Month(s)
Entry Grade (%)*75%
Prerequisites
Prerequisites Notes

An honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in science with a minimum overall standing of 75% in the last 2 years (domestic students only) is required.

Cost
International: $23,088

Cost is an approximation for the first year of the program.

Scholarships
Description

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.

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