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    ChemistryMaster of ScienceFaculty of Science

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    Vancouver, CAMScIn-person2 years
    CA$20,163.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    32
    Cohort
    students
    12
    Credits
    CA$168.00
    App fee

    ChemistryMaster of ScienceFaculty of Science at University of British Columbia is a 12-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Vancouver, CA. Tuition is CA$20,163.

    About the program

    Research-based program covering analytical, biological and medicinal, catalytic processes, chemical education, chemical physics, chemical synthesis, environmental, inorganic, interfacial and surface, materials and polymer, molecular spectroscopy, nuclear and radiochemistry, organic, and physical and theoretical chemistry. Requires graduate courses and a thesis.

    Focus: both
    40 (QS World University Rankings) | 3 (QS World University Rankings)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Feb 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General and Subject test scores are not mandatory. While it is advantageous to submit GRE test scores, it is not a requirement.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 92 overall with minimum component scores of 23 (reading), 22 (writing), 23 (listening), 22 (speaking)
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each component

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Up to 3 years (Post-Graduation Work Permit)

    CA$18,500.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does ChemistryMaster of ScienceFaculty of Science at University of British Columbia cost?
    The total estimated tuition for ChemistryMaster of ScienceFaculty of Science at University of British Columbia is CA$20,163 across 12 required credits.
    Is ChemistryMaster of ScienceFaculty of Science at University of British Columbia online or in-person?
    ChemistryMaster of ScienceFaculty of Science at University of British Columbia is offered in-person.
    How long does ChemistryMaster of ScienceFaculty of Science at University of British Columbia take to complete?
    ChemistryMaster of ScienceFaculty of Science at University of British Columbia is structured around 2 years and 12 credits.
    What GPA is required for ChemistryMaster of ScienceFaculty of Science at University of British Columbia?
    Per the program's published guidance: B+ (76%)
    How large is the ChemistryMaster of ScienceFaculty of Science at University of British Columbia cohort?
    ChemistryMaster of ScienceFaculty of Science at University of British Columbia typically enrolls around 32 students per cohort.