Program Overview

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Program Overview

The University of Saskatchewan offers Master of Science (M.Sc.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in Chemistry. The graduate programs are tailored to the individual student and feature a strong interaction with faculty. The department has a long history of research and graduate training, with over 350 master's degrees and 200 Ph.D. degrees awarded.

Program Details

The program details are as follows:

• Expected Length:
  • M.Sc.: 2-3 years
  • Ph.D.: 4-6 years
• Project and/or thesis:
  • M.Sc.: Yes
  • Ph.D.: Yes
• Course based:
  • M.Sc.: No
  • Ph.D.: No

Research Areas

The department offers research opportunities in the following areas:

• Analytical Chemistry
• Atmospheric and environmental chemistry
• Biocatalysis
• Biomimetic materials
• Carbenes
• Catalyst
• Coordination Chemistry
• Enantioselective Synthesis
• Enzymology
• Inorganic chemistry
• Materials Chemistry
• Medicinal chemistry
• Molecular imaging
• NHC
• Organic Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry and Natural Products
• Organocatalysis
• Organometallics
• PET imaging
• Physical Chemistry
• Radiochemistry
• Solid-state Inorganic Chemistry
• Structural Biology
• Supramolecular Chemistry
• Surface Science
• X-ray Spectroscopy

Research Supervisors

The following faculty members are available to supervise research:

• Richard Bowles
• Ian Burgess
• Stephen Foley
• Michel Gravel
• Andrew Grosvenor
• Tara Kahan
• Timothy Kelly
• Matthew Paige
• David Palmer
• Christopher Phenix
• Eric Price
• David Sanders
• Rob Scott
• Miguel Soto Munoz
• Amy Stevens
• Stephen Urquhart
• Lee Wilson

Tuition and Funding

Funding

All eligible students will be guaranteed a stipend that may come from multiple funding sources. In 2025/2026, M.Sc. students will receive a minimum of $26,000 and Ph.D. students will receive a minimum of $28,000. These stipends are conditional on academic and research progress or teaching performance.

Tuition

Thesis or project-based master's program

• Term:
  • September 1 - December 31, 2025: $1,812.00 CAD (Canadian students), $4,077.00 CAD (International students)
  • January 1 - April 30, 2026: $1,812.00 CAD (Canadian students), $4,077.00 CAD (International students)
  • May 1 - August 31, 2026: $1,812.00 CAD (Canadian students), $4,077.00 CAD (International students)
• Total per academic year: $5,436.00 CAD (Canadian students), $12,231.00 CAD (International students)

Doctoral program

• Term:
  • September 1 - December 31, 2025: $1,812.00 CAD
  • January 1 - April 30, 2026: $1,812.00 CAD
  • May 1 - August 31, 2026: $1,812.00 CAD
• Total per academic year: $5,436.00 CAD

Student fees

• Fall 2025: $578.45 CAD
• Winter 2026: $804.73 CAD
• Spring 2026: $36.75 CAD
• Summer 2026: $36.75 CAD

Admission Requirements

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

• Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English.
• A cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study.
• A four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study.
• Demonstrated ability for independent thought, advanced study, and research.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Non-direct Entry

• Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English.
• Master's degree, or equivalent, from a recognized university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study.
• A cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of full-time study.
• Demonstrated ability for independent thought, advanced study, and research.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Direct Entry

• Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English.
• A cumulative weighted average of at least an 85% in the last two years of undergraduate study.
• A four-year bachelor of science degree in chemistry, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability for independent thought, advanced study, and independent research.

Application Process

Submit an online application

• Personal information such as name, address, etc.
• Contact information of three referees (two academic contacts and one academic or professional contact)
• Complete academic history from all previous post-secondary institutions
• Application fee: $125 for Canadian students and $145 for international students

Submit required documents

• Transcripts: unofficial PDF copies of academic transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended
• Proof of English language proficiency (if required)
• Research statement: download and fill out the Supplemental Application Form
• Curriculum vitae or resume: a one or two-page concise summary of skills, experience, and education