Chemistry (MSc) in Canada at WLU Canada

Program Overview for Chemistry (MSc) in Canada:

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

Our strength lies in our relatively small and well-integrated department, which provides you with a strong modern education in chemistry and biochemistry, as well as cutting-edge research experience and close guidance from teachers. 

After graduating from our courses, you will become an independent scientist, ready to meet the challenges of a contemporary global society. You can also continue to study and obtain a professional degree or doctorate from Laurier or other colleges and universities.

Our Master of Chemistry program is a 24-month full-time program. Students must defend an essay based on original research. They must also complete two or three half-credit courses, one of which may be another Laurier graduate course and four half-credit research seminar courses. In the seminar course, students must present at least one seminar based on their thesis research. Professors and guest speakers organize other seminars.

The MSc program aims to provide students with transferable practical skills and a comprehensive background in a variety of close-knit chemical disciplines. Graduates will be prepared to use their acquired knowledge and experimental skills in organic, inorganic, biological, physical, and analytical chemistry to solve multifaceted theoretical and experimental problems.

Research Focus

The research in our faculty spans a wide range of interests, from the biophysics of biomolecular interactions to environmental chemistry to organic and inorganic synthesis, and from structural analysis and chemistry of molecules in living cells to preparation of nanocomposite materials for applications such as sensors or catalysts.

Careers

As a graduate of Laurier’s master’s program, you’ll have many diverse career opportunities in the field of chemistry, such as:

• research or lab technologist
• lab instructor or technologist in academia
• biotechnologist
• high school teacher
• industrial chemist

The eligibility for Chemistry (MSc) in Canada for both domestic and international student is:

• A BSc (honors) 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 adviser before submitting your application.

Application checklist:

After you have submitted your OUAC application, paid the non-refundable application fee, and Laurier has received your application, you'll receive an email from gradadmissions@wlu.ca advising you to upload the additional required documentation to Laurier’s Online Registration & Information System (LORIS).

An application for admission to our MSc program in Chemistry must include:

• The Application Summary is generated after you complete your OUAC application (log back into OUAC to retrieve it).
• Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work.
• A completed statement of intent.
• A resume of your academic and work experience. Include a history of your publication and scholarly paper activity, and any other information you feel will interest the admissions committee.
• A sample of your scholarly writing (10-20 pages in length). This may be a paper written for a senior undergraduate course.
• Completed reference forms. Two academic references are required. Note: Reference forms are electronically submitted to Laurier by the referee and do not need to be uploaded.

Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential to graduate studies at Laurier. Applicants whose language of instruction during their previous postsecondary education was not in English must submit evidence of proficiency in English. If applicable, results from accepted testing services must be uploaded to LORIS.

These are the test eligibilities for the Chemistry (MSc) to qualify.

The international student tuition fees and costs for Chemistry (MSc) in Canada.

The tuition fees are based on the term(Not per academic year). Wilfred offers generous funding to its graduate students. Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA), Research Assistant, Contract Teaching Faculty (CTF), Internal scholarships and awards, and external funding are also available to support students. Some other funding includes:

• Winners of major external awards (OGS, QEII, and Tri-Council) may be eligible for top-up funding, which includes the Dean's Graduate Scholarship (total value exceeds $10,000)
• Eligible domestic students admitted studying full-time are entitled to one year of funding totaling, on average, $14,500. This support may consist of teaching assistantships, internal/external scholarships, and/or faculty-funded studentships or research assistantships.
• Our graduate funding web page includes a list of all funding opportunities available to Laurier graduate students, including information about OGS, QEII, and Tri-Council.

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