Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Chemistry Collaborative Nanotechnology program is designed to improve our fundamental understanding of the world around us while engaging with cutting-edge technological developments in the world of nanotechnology. This program provides access to a diverse network of expert instructors across the Faculties of Engineering and Science in a stimulating educational environment that spans from basic research through to application.

Program Details

• Department/School: Chemistry
• Faculty: Faculty of Science
• Admit term(s): Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August)
• Delivery mode: On-campus
• Program type: Collaborative, Master's, Research
• Length of program: 24 months (full-time)
• Registration option(s): Full-time, Part-time
• Study option(s): Thesis

Application Deadlines

• February 1 (for admission in September)
• June 1 (for admission in January of the following year)
• October 1 (for admission in May of the following year)

Admission Requirements

• An honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in science with a minimum overall standing of 75% in the last 2 years (domestic students only).

Degree Requirements

• Review the degree requirements in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree.
• Check out Waterloo's institutional thesis repository to see recent submissions from the Department of Chemistry graduate students.

Application Materials

• Program-specific questions (PSQ): These are questions specific to the program you’re applying to.
• Transcript(s)
• References: Three references are required; at least two from academic sources.
• Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable: TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5)

Tuition and Fees

• Visit the graduate program tuition page to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for your program.
• Review living costs and housing.
• Review the funding graduate school resources for graduate students.

Research Areas

The program provides a strong foundation in the emerging areas of nanoscience. Choose from four key fields of research including:

• Nanomaterials
• Nanoelectronics design and fabrication
• Nanoinstruments and devices
• Nanobiosystems

At the end of this unique interdisciplinary program, you’ll be prepared for the workforce or for further study and research at the PhD level.