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Chemistry (MSc) at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

Thesis-based MSc in Halifax centred on original research under a faculty supervisor, with courses chosen to support the research project. Research areas are analytical, organic, inorganic, physical chemistry and biochemistry. Study is full-time or part-time, in person.

Faculty: Science  |  Department: Department of Chemistry  |  Duration: 2 years or longer  |  Intake: September, January and May  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

An original research thesis in analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic or physical chemistry, plus courses aligned with the research goals.

Career pathways

Research chemist, laboratory scientist, quality control analyst, scientific consultant, PhD student; roles in industry, government (including the NRC) and academia, and professional programmes such as medicine and pharmacy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Honours bachelor's degree in chemistry or a closely related discipline with strong academic standing, normally a B+ average; minimum GPA follows Faculty of Graduate Studies rules. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact potential supervisors early. Faculty of Graduate Studies master's minimum: four-year bachelor's degree from a university of recognized standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours. English language (Faculty of Graduate Studies minimums for applicants whose first language is not English): TOEFL iBT 92 (4.5 on the 1-6 scale for tests from 21 January 2026), IELTS Academic 7, PTE Academic 65 with no skill below 54, CAEL 70 with no band below 60, MET 64 with no skill below 53, or Dalhousie English for Academic Purposes Level 2 with A-.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate intakes: September, January and May.

General Faculty of Graduate Studies deadlines: September admission June 1 (Canadian applicants) and April 1 (non-Canadian); January admission October 31 (Canadian) and August 31 (non-Canadian); May admission February 28 (Canadian) and December 31 (non-Canadian). Program deadlines may differ. The application fee is $115, payable online with the application.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.dal.ca/apply/

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