Master of Science [M.S] (Chemistry)
STEM Course
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
Ranked #118 out of 1502 by THE Global Ranking 2023
$5,475 /Yr
CA$7,604 /Yr
- The University of Alberta offers a Master of Science in Chemistry program for a duration of 2 years (4 terms).
- This course is offered on a full-time basis.
- The program consists of two options: project and thesis-based.
- In this program, students must conduct research under the direction of their supervisor and must submit the results of this research as an MSc thesis to a committee and support their findings with an oral presentation.
- This masters degree also offer a degree in:
- Organic Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Chemical Biology
- Chemical Physics
- The faculty and student ratio for this program is 1:14.
- The university consists of 50 tenure-track faculty members, 42 faculty lecturers, and 97 sessional lecturers.
- Students must also demonstrate proficiency in an approved language other than English.
- The faculty have won multiple teaching and research awards at the local, provincial and national level, including 3M Teaching Award, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, etc.
- The average salary goes up to 45,750 USD after completing this program.
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Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For September 2025 Intake | Feb 1, 2025 |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $5475 (CAD 7604) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing | $7776 (CAD 10800) |
Food | $1944 (CAD 2700) |
Total Cost | $9720 (CAD 13500) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants must have a four-year undergraduate degree or its academic equivalent, from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta.
- Candidates should normally be graduates in chemistry, however, the department will accept qualified applicants with degrees in related fields (cf., biochemistry or other bioscience programs, and mathematics and/or physics background compensating for deficiencies in chemistry.).
- The cumulative weighted average GPA of 3.0/4.0 (B Grade).
- Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and PTE to get admission in this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Students will need to submit school results for Class XI showing a competitive average and course registration for Class XII, or Class XII mid-year results.
- Students in CBSE or CISCE schools, present 75%+ on their final Class XII exams.
Scores Required
Required Document List
Following are the required documents:
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and awards, publications, relevant work, and volunteer experience.
- Official Transcripts: Students have to submit a copy of their original official transcripts.
- Reference letters: Students will choose letter writers that will be able to comment on their academic record as well as other experiences or relevant skill sets.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
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Career and Placement after Course
Followings are the Career/Job opportunities after this course:
- Research Scientist
- Quality control chemist
- Quality assurance
- Laboratory assistant
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Alberta Innovates Graduate Student Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
UAlberta Master's Entrance Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 12,600/Yr$17,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship (AGES) | Scholarship per student$ 8,640/Yr$12,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Prodigy Finance-GyanDhan Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,800/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,520/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Golden Key Graduate Scholar Award | Scholarship per student$ 1,080/Yr$1,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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