About Master’s Program,
The tri-campus Graduate Department of Chemistry offers programs of study leading to the Master of Science (M.Sc.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees. Our programs are research-based and require full-time attendance. Students may join a research lab at Scarborough, Mississauga or St. George campus.
Students who currently hold an appropriate Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree with an overall academic standing of A- or equivalent are encouraged to apply for direct admission to the Doctoral program.
Master’s Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
For entry to the Master’s and Doctoral programs, applicants must have completed or be in their final year of an appropriate Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. For direct-entry PhD applicants, an average grade equivalent to A- or better in courses in the relevant discipline is required. For International Degree Equivalencies, please visit the School of Graduate Studies database.
GRE scores are not required for admission to the MSc or PhD programs.
Applicants must hold an appropriate B.Sc. degree in Chemistry (or a related discipline) from a recognized university with an overall academic standing of at least B+ and demonstrate significant potential in research.
Program Requirements
- Usually 16 to 24 months
- Completion of two graduate half-course equivalents
- Presentation of a seminar
- Submission of a thesis
Students who elect to enter the Master’s program first may transfer to the Doctoral program upon completion of one year of study with satisfactory performance. Courses from the first year of MSc program are credited towards the PhD requirements upon a direct transfer.
Master’s Funding Coverage,
The Graduate Department of Chemistry provides a minimum funding package (minimum “take-home” amount plus tuition and fees) for students in the funded cohort provided they maintain satisfactory progress toward completion of their degree. Stipends are combination of teaching assistantship, research assistantship, external scholarships and/or University of Toronto Fellowship support.
Funded cohort is defined as follows:
- Year 1 of MSc
- Years 1 to 4 of PhD
- Years 1 to 5 for direct-entry doctoral students
Funding resources beyond these years will be limited to a combination of completion awards, research and/or teaching assistantships.
Stipends are subject to change in a given academic year. See current annual stipend rates and information about financial support. To learn more about how graduate funding works in research stream programs, peruse the Faculty of Arts & Science and the School of Graduate Studies websites.
Application Requirement,
- Completed SGS online admissions application
- At least 2 letters of reference uploaded to application directly by referee
- Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
- Statement of intent
- Curriculum Vitae
- English Second Language Scores directly to SGS (if applicable)
Application Deadline,
Feb 01, 2025
Application Fee,
There is no application fee for Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents) applying through the School of Graduate Studies online system because it is paid for by the Department.
International applicants will be required to pay the fee at the time of application.
