Program Overview

Chemistry Program

Program Overview

The Chemistry program offers an extensive curriculum that spans traditional areas of analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, physical, and theoretical chemistry. Specializations are available in:

• Analytical chemistry
• Atmospheric chemistry
• Biological chemistry
• Inorganic chemistry
• Mass spectrometry
• Organic synthesis
• Physical & theoretical chemistry

Students benefit from access to world-class facilities, including three research centers:

• Centre for Atmospheric Chemistry
• Centre for Research in Mass Spectrometry
• Centre for Research in Biomolecular Interactions

Degrees Offered

• Master of Science (MSc)

  Program Components:

  • Thesis (full-time)
  • Course work only (part-time)

  Minimum Required GPA:

  • B

  Fall Entry:

  • Available for full-time and part-time students

  English Proficiency Requirements:

  | Test | Minimum Score | |------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------| | TOEFL (Internet-based) | 88 (for tests taken prior to January 2026) or 4.5 (January 2026 and after) | | IELTS (Academic Module) | 6.5 | | YUELI | Essential English Level 6 with pass | | YUELI Graduate Studies Preparation Program (GSPP) | Graduate with Pass | | CAEL | Overall score of 60, no component score less than 60 | | CPE | Minimum CPE Score: C1 | | CAE | Minimum CAE Score: C | | Duolingo | 120 | | PTE Academic | 60 |
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

  Program Components:

  • Dissertation
  • Dissertation oral examination

  Minimum Required GPA:

  • B

  Fall Entry:

  • Available for full-time and part-time students

  English Proficiency Requirements:

  | Test | Minimum Score | |------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------| | TOEFL (Internet-based) | 88 (for tests taken prior to January 2026) or 4.5 (January 2026 and after) | | IELTS (Academic Module) | 6.5 | | YUELI | Essential English Level 6 with pass | | YUELI Graduate Studies Preparation Program (GSPP) | Graduate with Pass | | CAEL | Overall score of 60, no component score less than 60 | | CPE | Minimum CPE Score: C1 | | CAE | Minimum CAE Score: C | | Duolingo | 120 | | PTE Academic | 60 |

Additional Admission Requirements

• Number of Recommendations: 2 recommendations required
• Other Requirements:
  • A Chemistry GRE score is strongly recommended for international students.
  • Late applications may be accepted based on available space and funding.

This structure of the Chemistry program encompasses a comprehensive and rigorous academic approach, designed to cultivate expertise and research capabilities in various specialized fields of chemistry.