Chemistry MSc
Admission Requirements
- Honours or specialization degree in chemistry or biochemistry or its equivalent.
- Comparable qualifications in related areas such as biology or physics may also be acceptable.
- Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.
Additional Admission Requirements
Qualified applicants requiring prerequisite courses may be required to take up to two such courses in addition to their regular graduate program. Applicants with deficiencies in their undergraduate preparation may be required to take a qualifying program. This does not apply to International Students.
Candidates for the master's degree may register on either a full-time or a part-time basis. It is also possible to carry out MSc studies on a CO-OP basis with the collaboration of an employer. Co-op MSc graduate studies are arranged as a form of a full-time or part-time program where the student conducts research of interest to the employer, normally in the employer's laboratory, but directs the project toward a thesis topic acceptable to the department at Concordia and under the guidance of an academic supervisor in the department. The student will spend one term, normally with the support of an employer, gaining experience teaching in undergraduate laboratories and participating actively in the departmental seminars. This program will be available in areas of chemistry and biochemistry where the department has the resources to provide a suitable academic co-supervisor. It is a condition of the program that the employers agree to the publication of thesis results. Prospective applicants should contact the Department for further details.
Degree Requirements
Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 45 credits.
Please see the Chemistry Courses page for course descriptions.
Chemistry MSc (45 credits)
| 6 | credits of courses listed under the Chemistry MSc Topics Courses List, in the general field of the student's research project |
| 3 | credits of courses listed from the Chemistry MSc Topics Courses List, outside the field of the student’s research project (acceptable to the supervisory committee) |
| 33 | credits:
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| 3 | credits:
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| Note: With permission from their supervisory committee, students are allowed to take graduate level courses from other departments relevant to their research problems, as partial fulfillment towards their degree requirements. |
Chemistry MSc Topics Courses List
Topics in Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry
Topics in Bioorganic and Organic Chemistry
Topics in Physical Chemistry
Topics in Bioinorganic and Inorganic Chemistry
Topics in Multidisciplinary Chemistry
Topics in Biochemistry
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Additional Degree Requirements
Seminars. Each student is required to attend and participate in departmental seminars.
Research Areas. Areas for possible research are listed before the PhD in Philosophy section.
Cross-Registration. Students may, with the permission of their supervisory committee, cross-register for courses currenting in the Topics categories in other Quebec institutions.
Academic Regulations
- Academic Standing. Please refer to the Academic Standing section of the Calendar for a detailed review of the Academic Regulations.
- Program Specific Requirements. Students must obtain an assessment grade point average (AGPA) of 2.70 based on a minimum of 6 credits.
- Residence. The minimum residence requirement is one year (3 terms) of full-time study, or the equivalent in part-time study. The degree can normally be completed in two years (6 terms) of full-time study.
- Time Limit. Please refer to the Academic Regulations page for further details regarding the Time Limits.
- Graduation Requirement. In order to graduate, students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.70.