Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Chemistry (Quantum Information) program is a collaborative effort between the Department of Chemistry and the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC). This program offers students the opportunity to engage in world-leading research in quantum information while developing expertise in their area of research in chemistry.

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 the 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 focuses on quantum information science, offering a wide range of advanced research projects and courses on the foundations, applications, and implementation of quantum information processing. Students will have the opportunity to engage in world-leading research at the cutting edge of quantum information.