Overview

The Chemistry program from Queen's University enjoy international reputations and an advanced degree from here is highly regarded, which is an important consideration in today's job market. With 25 award-winning faculty, and over 130 graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and research associates performing cutting-edge research in a multitude of areas, you will find this an exciting place to do research.

Most students starting graduate studies after completing an undergraduate degree will start at the M.Sc. level. Students initially enrolled in the M.Sc. program who wish to pursue a Ph.D. in Chemistry at Queen's can request to transfer to the Ph.D. program after satisfactory completion of a Ph.D. candidacy exam.

Program Requirements:

Students who intend to work in a chemical laboratory must pass departmental safety (CHEM 801) and WHMIS training at the earliest possible opportunity.
CHEM 802 - Chemistry Seminar Program (Students who registered as of May 2016).
CHEM 803 - Principles of Scientific Communication.
CHEM 899 - M.Sc. Thesis Research (each year).
Six (6) graduate modules (or the equivalent of three (3) term lecture courses). Unless permission is obtained from the supervisor and coordinator of graduate studies in chemistry, at least four (4) modules must be from among those offered by the Department of Chemistry.
Annual Research Progress Reports.
Thesis.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bioinorganic Chemistry
Materials Characterisation Methods
Business Skills in the Chemical Industry
Science Leadership and Management
A Scientific & Social Perspective

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kingston, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

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88

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65

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Four (4) year Honours degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry or a related science (such as Biochemistry, Chemical Physics, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering)

At least a second class academic standing (B+, 75-79%, GPA 3.3)

Previous research experience is not required, but may be taken into account when assessing applications

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Tuition Fees

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12927 CAD / year

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5773 CAD / year

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Living costs

Kingston

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

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