Program Description
The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Chemistry (Thesis) offered by the Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science is a research-intensive program that emphasizes specialized and challenging learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in literature review, critical thinking, and scientific communication to either continue their studies or pursue professional opportunities.
Keywords: analytical/environmental, chemical biology, chemical physics, green/sustainable, materials, synthesis/catalysis.
Unique Program Features
- Students benefit from access to state-of-the-art research environment with well-equipped teaching and research laboratories;
- Faculty members are active in areas of research which include materials, chemical synthesis, bio-organic chemistry, biophysical chemistry and nanochemistry in addition to the disciplinary areas of analytical, physical, inorganic and organic chemistry;
- The Department is known for many benchmarks in Chemistry such as Soddy's research on the transmutation of the elements, Belleau's discovery of the antiviral 3TC, and Ogilvie's co-development of the first 'gene machine'.
University-Level Admission Requirements
- An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
- English-language proficiency
Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.
Visit our Educational credentials and grade equivalencies and English language proficiency webpages for additional information.
Program Website
MSc in Chemistry website
Department Contact
Graduate Program graduate.chemistry [at] mcgill.ca (subject: MSc%20in%20Chemistry) (email)
Available Intakes
Fall
Winter
Application Deadlines
| Intake | Applications Open | Application Deadline - International | Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | September 15 | December 31 | June 15 |
| WINTER | February 15 | April 30 | September 1 |
| SUMMER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.