Course at a Glance
- MasterDegree level
- University of Windsor main campus, 401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor, Ontario N9B 3P4, CanadaLocation
- ScienceField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- University of Windsor main campus, 401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor, Ontario N9B 3P4Campus
- Master of Science in Chemistry and BiochemistryAwards
- $24,885Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
M.Sc in Chemistry and Biochemistry Our department offers comprehensive programs of study in Chemistry and Biochemistry at the Graduate level. Our faculty members have active research programs in a variety of areas, including synthetic inorganic and organic chemistry, materials science, surface science, solid-state chemistry and medical biochemistry.
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Candidates must complete successfully at least three courses chosen from the available graduate offerings in the student's field or from related and cognate courses, with the approval of the Program Committee. The student may be required to take additional courses, as stipulated by the student's Master's committee. The Master's committee is chosen in the manner described under Master's Program Requirements. The final examination will take the form of an open seminar in the presence of the Master's committee. The examination will be open to the public. Ph.D. in Chemistry and Biochemistry Students in the Ph.D. program will be required to complete an oral comprehensive examination within the first twelve months following admission into the Ph.D. program. The examination will take the form of a ten to a twenty-minute presentation of the student's research work to date, followed by a question and answer session in which the student's depth of knowledge of the field of research and the underlying chemical and/or biochemical principles will be examined. Each candidate will take a final oral examination in defense of the dissertation on the recommendation of the doctoral committee. Sample Research Areas of Interest Organic and nano-materials Computational (bio)chemistry Supramolecular chemistry Protein crystallography Biochemistry and Biophysics Medicinal (bio)chemistry Inorganic chemistry
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What we look at
- Your subject background and grades
- Your English score, or how to get one
- Budget, including living costs
University & programme
Canada- Listed from the catalogueNot yet staff-verified — ask us to confirm the details.
- English requirementIELTS Overall 6.5
- Study modefull-time
Admissions checklist
Entry requirements
Program Specific Admission Requirements || Deadline for Fall: || July 1 || Deadline for Winter: || November 1 || Deadline for Summer: || March 1 || Minimum TOEFL: || IBT- 83 || Minimum IELTS: || 6.5 || Minimum Pearson: || 65 · English: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT 83; PTE Academic 65; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: Exemptions (Faculty of Graduate Studies, https://www.uwindsor.ca/graduate-studies/346/admission-requirements): a university degree completed at a Canadian institution within the past two years; or a university degree completed within the past two years at an institution in a country on the Faculty's exempt-country list (Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Cameroon*, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malta*, Mauritius*, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa*, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos, Uganda, United Kingdom, U.S.A., Vanuatu*, Zambia, Zimbabwe; * where the medium of instruction was English). Pathways accepted in place of a test: UWindsor ELIP Level III with 75%; ILAC Pathway Level 3.3; ICEAP Toronto Education Cohort Program with 70% (course-based M.Ed. only). Senate policy: https://lawlibrary.uwindsor.ca/Presto/content/GetDoc.axd?ctID=OTdhY2QzODgtNjhlYi00ZWY0LTg2OTUtNmU5NjEzY2JkMWYx&rID=MzIy&pID=MjMy&attchmnt=False&uSesDM=False&rIdx=MzIy&rCFU= · Application fee: CAD 125.00 - Faculty of Graduate Studies application fee (https://www.uwindsor.ca/graduate-studies/346/admission-requirements)
The usual set for this level. Your counsellor confirms the exact list for this university.
- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$24,885 CAD / year≈ $18,298 / year
- Application feeNo application fee for this programme
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsFaculty of Graduate Studies entrance awards: Doctoral Entrance Award $30,000 ($2,500 x 12 terms); Master's Research Entrance Award $7,500 ($2,500 x 3 terms). Both Canadian and international full-time applicants to RESEARCH-BASED programmes with an admission average of at least 80% are considered on the programme's recommendation; the full application must be in by the programme deadline or the entrance-scholarship deadline, whichever is earlier. SourceView scholarship page
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: Fall: July 1. Winter: November 1. Summer: March 1.
Visa & support journey
- Offer letterFrom the university
- Visa guidanceExpert support
- Pre-departureAccommodation & travel
- Ongoing supportEven after you arrive
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Chemistry and Biochemistry (MSc) cost?
CAD 24,885 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.
What are the entry requirements?
Program Specific Admission Requirements || Deadline for Fall: || July 1 || Deadline for Winter: || November 1 || Deadline for Summer: || March 1 || Minimum TOEFL: || IBT- 83 || Minimum IELTS: || 6.5 || Minimum Pearson: || 65 · English: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT 83; PTE Academic 65; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: Exemptions (Faculty of Graduate Studies, https://www.uwindsor.ca/graduate-studies/346/admission-requirements): a university degree completed at a Canadian institution within the past two years; or a university degree completed within the past two years at an institution in a country on the Faculty's exempt-country list (Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Cameroon*, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malta*, Mauritius*, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa*, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos, Uganda, United Kingdom, U.S.A., Vanuatu*, Zambia, Zimbabwe; * where the medium of instruction was English). Pathways accepted in place of a test: UWindsor ELIP Level III with 75%; ILAC Pathway Level 3.3; ICEAP Toronto Education Cohort Program with 70% (course-based M.Ed. only). Senate policy: https://lawlibrary.uwindsor.ca/Presto/content/GetDoc.axd?ctID=OTdhY2QzODgtNjhlYi00ZWY0LTg2OTUtNmU5NjEzY2JkMWYx&rID=MzIy&pID=MjMy&attchmnt=False&uSesDM=False&rIdx=MzIy&rCFU= · Application fee: CAD 125.00 - Faculty of Graduate Studies application fee (https://www.uwindsor.ca/graduate-studies/346/admission-requirements)
Is there a scholarship?
Faculty of Graduate Studies entrance awards: Doctoral Entrance Award $30,000 ($2,500 x 12 terms); Master's Research Entrance Award $7,500 ($2,500 x 3 terms). Both Canadian and international full-time applicants to RESEARCH-BASED programmes with an admission average of at least 80% are considered on the programme's recommendation; the full application must be in by the programme deadline or the entrance-scholarship deadline, whichever is earlier. Source View scholarship page
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