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Program overview
Become an expert in your field, and find molecular solutions to big-picture questions. Chemistry graduate students collaborate with world-class researchers, work in highly sophisticated labs, and build the skills needed to pursue stimulating work in both research and industry. Among many other things, our faculty members and graduate students are working to advance knowledge in the areas of cleaner energy, medicine, and harnessing the possibilities of nanochemistry. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a campus with graduate students more engaged than those at the University of Calgary. As you work on your own research, your imagination will be fed by the department’s extensive research presentations and talks featuring world-class experts.
Completing this program
- Core Courses: Students participate in two research seminars focusing on studies of the literature or current research.
- Thesis: Students will be required to submit and defend an original research thesis.
- Additional Courses: Topics may include electrochemical fundamentals, organometallic, organic, or inorganic chemistry, toxicology and others.
Outcomes
Director of Research, Educator, Government Regulatory Scientist, Industrial Process Chemist, Medical Researcher, Research Scientist, Scientific Advocate (Business, Law, Government Policy), Team/Project Leader.
A master’s degree in chemistry will give you the pre-requisite for a PhD.
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Admission requirements
GPA
A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.
Minimum education
A four year bachelor degree, or equivalent from a recognized institution.
Work samples
None
Documents
None
Reference letters
Two
Test scores
None
English language proficiency
An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL ibt) score of 97 with no section less than 20 (Internet-based).
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 7.0 (with no section less than 6.0).
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 68, or higher (Academic version).
- Canadian Academic English Language test (CAEL) score of 70 (no less than 70 on reading and writing sections).
- Academic Communication Certificate (ACC) score of A- in writing courses.
Deadlines
For admission on September 1:
- Canadians and permanent residents- apply by July 1
- International students - apply by March 1
For admission on January 1:
- Canadians and permanent residents- apply by Nov. 1
- International students - apply by July 1
For admission on May 1:
- Canadians and permanent residents- apply by March 1
- International students - apply by Nov. 1
If you're not a Canadian or permanent resident, or if you have international credentials, make sure to learn about international requirements
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