Master of Science Program Requirements

Description

Program requirements include the submission of a thesis, participation in a field seminar program and research, and the completion of two graduate half-courses. Courses are selected by the student in consultation with the supervisor and confirmed by the Graduate Studies Committee field representative.

Courses

• Two graduate half-courses, to be selected by the student and supervisor.

Seminars

• Enrolment in a field seminar program every year.
• Presentation of a seminar usually in the second year of program registration. Students who anticipate to complete in one year must give their seminar in their first year.
• Students who fail to meet the seminar requirement do not fulfill the degree requirements for the MSc program and therefore will be denied graduation by School of Graduate Studies.
• Organic/Biological Chemistry: MSc students must give one seminar, 20 minutes in length, on their own research or another topic of chemical interest. If MSc students foresee themselves continuing on with a PhD, it is suggested that they give a seminar on a topic other than their own research.
• To view upcoming seminars, please visit the University’s WebNotice System.

Research

• Enrolment in a field research course every term, starting in the second term of program registration.
• Students receive a grade from their supervisor for work undertaken in the laboratory toward completion of the thesis.
• Students who fail a research course will be contacted immediately to meet with the Associate Chair of Graduate Studies to discuss issues affecting their research. This indicates performance at a level that warrants dismissal. Two failed grades in sequence will initiate dismissal procedures.

Cumulative Examinations

• Although not a requirement of the Master's program, students in the Organic/Biological chemistry fields are encouraged to write the cumulative examinations.
• Passing grades earned during Master's registration will be credited toward the Doctoral program requirements.
• Students must pass seven cumulative examinations before proceeding to their field comprehensive examination.
• The cumulative examinations are generally written on the first Friday of the month, from October through May, inclusive. Further notification will be forwarded by the Graduate Office.