About the course

Chemistry is a diverse discipline, involving substances in every aspect of life ? what we see, eat, smell, touch, and taste every day. With an equal emphasis on theory and practical work, Waterloo's Chemistry undergraduate and graduate programs prepare you for a growing number of dynamic career options. You could be searching for the roots of crippling diseases, developing cancer-fighting drugs, or assessing environmental damage. This interdisciplinary research program at the University of Waterloo is the focal point for graduate teaching and research in M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs in Nanotechnology. The program, jointly offered by three departments in the Faculty of Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics and Astronomy) and four in the Faculty of Engineering (Chemical, Electrical and Computer, Mechanical and Mechatronics, and Systems Design), provide students with a stimulating educational environment that spans from basic research through to application. The goal of the collaborative program is to allow students to gain perspectives on nanotechnology from a wide community of scholars within and outside their disciplines in both course and thesis work. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Waterloo
Spring (May), 2024	Waterloo
Fall (September), 2024	Waterloo
Winter (January), 2025	Waterloo
Spring (May), 2025	Waterloo
Fall (September), 2025	Waterloo
Winter (January), 2026	Waterloo
Spring (May), 2026	Waterloo

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Waterloo

A Master of Science (MSc) degree (or equivalent) in Science with at least a minimum overall standing of 75% in the last 2 years (domestic students only).Direct admission to the PhD program from a Bachelor of Science (BSc) program is also possible for outstanding students who graduated with an overall 89% standing at the undergraduate level. Course requirements are reduced by one course for students admitted directly to the PhD program from a BSc.Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable. TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5)

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　The next application deadline is 01 October 2023

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Waterloo. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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