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MSc Chemistry at University of Guelph

University of Guelph, Canada

Programme overview

The Guelph-Waterloo Centre for Graduate Work in Chemistry and Biochemistry (GWC2) combines the Department of Chemistry at the University of Guelph and the Department of Chemistry at the University of Waterloo into a comprehensive school of graduate chemistry and biochemistry. The members of the Centre conduct research in virtually all areas of modern chemistry and biochemistry, and PhD advisors with active research groups are available on both campuses. The Centre is administered by the Director and GWC2 Program Administrative Coordinator in consultation with the Curriculum Committee and the GWC2 Coordinating Committee.

Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada

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Application information

Entry requirements

An applicant is encouraged to apply for admission if they have an honours bachelor of science degree, or the equivalent, with a minimum standing of 75% in the last two years (domestic students only) from an accredited university. The co-op MSc option is not available to students who have completed a co-op program as an undergraduate student; these students are, however, eligible for admission to the co-op PhD program. The Co-op option allows MSc students to complete an 8-month placement. Co-op options should be discussed with potential Advisors before application. Studies can be pursued full-time or part-time. Applicants whose first language is not English are required to submit evidence of proficiency in the English language or pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Domestic applicants: CAD 7,132 a year (2026-27). Full-time tuition of $2,377.53 per semester (Fall, Winter and Summer, all cohorts), shown for three semesters. Tuition only; compulsory fees are not included. Source

International applicants: CAD 20,512 a year (2026-27). Full-time tuition of $6,837.54 per semester (Fall, Winter and Summer, all cohorts), shown for three semesters. Tuition only; compulsory fees are not included. Source

Tuition and fees are billed by semester: Fall, Winter and Summer.

Apply online through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC). Application deadlines are listed on each programme page. The application fee is $125 for most graduate programmes; $150 for MBA, MA Leadership, MCLC, MPAcc and MRE; non-refundable and payable to OUAC.

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