Master of Science (M.Sc.)

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Description

Program requirements include the submission of a thesis, participation in a field seminar program and research, and the completion of two graduate half-courses. Courses are selected by the student in consultation with the supervisor and confirmed by the Graduate Studies Committee field representative.

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  • Two graduate half-courses including one half-course equivalent in chemistry, to be selected by the student and supervisor.

Seminars

  • Enrolment in a field seminar program every year.
  • Presentation of a seminar usually in the second year of program registration. Students who anticipate to complete in one year must give their seminar in their first year.
  • Students who fail to meet the seminar requirement do not fulfill the degree requirements for the MSc program and therefore will be denied graduation by School of Graduate Studies.
  • Organic/Biological Chemistry: MSc students must give one seminar, 20 minutes in length, on their own research or another topic of chemical interest. If MSc students foresee themselves continuing on with a PhD, it is suggested that they give a seminar on a topic other than their own research.

Research

  • Enrolment in a field research course every term, starting in the second term of program registration. Students receive a grade from their supervisor for work undertaken in the laboratory toward completion of the thesis.
  • Students who fail a research course will be contacted immediately to meet with the Associate Chair of Graduate Studies to discuss issues affecting their research.

Cumulative Examinations

  • Although not a requirement of the Master's program, students in the Organic/Biological chemistry fields are encouraged to write the cumulative examinations.
  • Passing grades earned during Master's registration will be credited toward the Doctoral program requirements.
  • Students must pass seven cumulative examinations before proceeding to their field comprehensive examination.
  • The cumulative examinations are generally written on the first Friday of the month, from October through May, inclusive. Further notification will be forwarded by the Graduate Office.

Program Length

Two to four sessions (full-time)

Collaborative Programs

The following collaborative programs are available to MSc students: