AlbMaster of Science (Chemistry)University of Alberta · Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Department package / statement of purpose

Department Package detailing relevant academic and professional background and statement of purpose (link on the online application).

Recommendation letters x 3

Three letters of reference.

Official transcript(s)

From post-secondary institutions attended; English translation if needed.

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; Undergraduate degree with admission GPA at least 3.0 on last 60 units (or last two years), or equivalent. Normally chemistry graduates; related fields may be considered.
Prerequisites: Chemistry or related background; Candidates should normally be graduates in chemistry; related fields may be accepted depending on intended research area.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.0 each band); GPS Academic IELTS minimum.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall (4.5 each section) | Old scale: 90 overall (21 each section); GPS English Language Requirement (department cites GPS minimum). New scale applies to tests written on or after 21 Jan 2026.; GPS English Language Requirement (department cites GPS minimum). Old scale applies to tests written before 21 Jan 2026.

Historical admission data is not published.