University of Alberta Chemistry

Location

University of Alberta
116 St. and 85 Ave.
Edmonton, AB, Canada T6G 2R3

Contacts

Website: https://www.ualberta.ca/chemistry/graduate-program
Phone: (780) 492-3254
Admissions e-mail: gradadmission@chem.ualberta.ca

Admissions Requirements

For information about applying to the University of Alberta, click here
For information about applying to the chemistry department, click here

Academic Requirements

• Master’s
  • Degree: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or equilvant
• Doctorate
  • Degree: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or equivalent
• Canada and United States:
  • Minimum GPA or 3.0 on 4.0 scale, or B on most letter grading systems
  • Calculated from the most recent 2 years of course work
• United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand:
  • upper second class honours degree
• Other countries:
  • consult the Minimum Academic Requirements by Country information here
• English Language Proficiency Requirement:
  • Applicants with degrees/qualifications from certain countries or universities are exempt from the English language requirements. See the exemptions list here
  • If your institution isn't on the exemption list but the medium of instruction is in English, a letter from the institute indicating the medium of instruction is in English is required, OR the following scores are accepted:
    • TOEFL iBT (88 total score, minimum 20 per section)
    • PTE Academic (59 overall score)
    • IELTS (6.5 overall band score, minimum 5.5 per section)
    • MELAB (85 total score)
    • CAEL (60 total score, minimum 60 each subtest)

Supporting Documents

• Complete online application
• $100 CAD application fee
• Academic documents (transcripts, degree certificates, marksheets)
  • View the requirements for acceptance of uploaded transcripts here
• Additional documents might include:
  • CV, statement of intent, writing samples
  • GRE, GMAT,other test scores
  • References (Will require the name of referees, title and email addresses. An email with a secure link will be sent to your referees after you submit and pay for your application.)

Timeline 2018-2019

• Canadian, US, and international applicants:
  • February 1 for September admission

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Tuition 2018-2019

Full time:

• Canadian
  • Thesis-based Master's & Doctoral: $5,635 CAD
  • Course-based Master's: $5,570 CAD
• International
  • Thesis-based Master's & Doctoral: $9,250 CAD
  • Course-based Master's: $10,260 CAD

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Funding

Funding varies between programs. For more information, click here