Overview
The Master of Science (M.Sc.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programs in Chemistry and Biochemistry at University of Waterloo rank among the top in the country and offer exposure to world-class research on many subjects including the core areas of analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, materials, nanotechnology, organic, physical, polymer, quantum chemistry and theoretical chemistry.
Key Features
- We also participate in the collaborative M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs in Nanotechnology, the first of its kind in Canada, and the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC), dedicated to pursuing a wide variety of theoretical and experimental approaches to quantum information. See our list of faculty and their research interests to explore your options.
Programme Structure
Graduate research fields
- Analytical Chemistry
- Biological Chemistry or Biochemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Nanoscience
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Polymer Chemistry
- Theoretical Chemistry
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Chemistry Biochemistry View 95 other Masters in Biochemistry in CanadaAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General 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).
- Three references, at least two academic
- Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable. TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5)
Tuition Fee
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International
15392 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7696 AUD per semester during 24 months. -
National
4508 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2254 AUD per semester during 24 months.
Living costs for Waterloo
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Funding
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