Chemistry (MSc) at Wilfrid Laurier University

Programme overview

Our Master of Science (MSc) program in Chemistry covers the traditional and modern disciplines of chemistry and biochemistry. The research conducted by our expert faculty is interdisciplinary in nature, and enriched by close collaboration between research groups within and outside the department.

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (September), Winter (January) or Spring (May) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Career pathways

research or lab technologist; lab instructor or technologist in academia; biotechnologist; science educator; industrial chemist

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Application information

Entry requirements

A BSc (honours) with a major in chemistry, or a related program. A minimum B average over the last two years of full-time undergraduate study. Applications are reviewed by the graduate program committee, which considers all prior university grades, a statement of research interests and letters of reference. Contact a prospective advisor prior to submitting your application.

International applicants: CAD 23,583 a year (2026). 2026/27 international graduate tuition per year (3 terms), full-time, for the fee group the source lists this programme under; excludes incidental and other fees. Source group: MA, MSc, MES, MAP, MMus, MKin. International students in research-based master Source

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