Chemistry - Master of Science (MSc) at University of Waterloo

Programme overview

Science Teaching Complex (STC) and Quantum-Nano Centre (QNC) Buildings Located on Waterloo's Campus. 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.

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Department: Chemistry | Duration: 24 months (full-time) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August); application deadlines: February 1(for admission in September); June 1(for admission in January of the following year); October 1(for admission in May of the following year) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Research fields: Analytical Chemistry, Biological Chemistry or Biochemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Nanoscience, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Theoretical Chemistry. Study option(s): Thesis, Master's Research Paper.

Career pathways

At the end of the program, you’ll be prepared for a fascinating career in industry, government, or academia.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in science with a minimum overall standing of 75% in the last 2 years (domestic students only). The Master's Research Paper option is only available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

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.

Terms run fall (September to December), winter (January to April) and spring (May to August). Programmes are currently accepting applications for fall 2027; intake terms vary by programme.

Graduate applications are made online through the Graduate Studies Application and the non-refundable application fee is $150 CAD per program, paid in the applicant portal. Deadlines are set by each programme (for example MDSAI part-time: fall January 15, winter July 1). Apply two to four weeks ahead of the programme deadline.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.apply.uwaterloo.ca/apply/

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