Chemistry (MSc)
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Duration2 year(s)
Tuition FeeCAD 23,079 / Year
Apply DateAugust 16, 2022
Next IntakeAugust 1, 2022
Chemistry (MSc)
About
Acadia's graduate program in chemistry provides advanced courses in chemistry to enhance your breadth of knowledge in the subject while complementing your study on your chosen research project. You will work closely with your supervisor to develop your analytical and critical thinking skills, while studying a problem of real-world consequence.
Be Inspired
Acadia’s chemistry department has faculty members who are active in many research areas, including environmental chemistry, chemical biology, health and wellness, materials science, photochemistry, and photophysics, among others. You will benefit from small class sizes, engaging researchers, and friendly faculty and staff. You also have access to incredible research tools and facilities within the department and through connected research centres such as the Acadia Centre for Microstructural Analysis.
Research Interests
- Application of chemical kinetics to atmospheric chemistry and fuel science
- Bioavailability of metals in nature
- Chemical speciation
- Cavity enhanced fibre-optic sensors
- Chromatographic separations
- Design and evaluation of DNA photocleaving agents
- Design and synthesis of molecular compounds for hydrogen storage
- Design and synthesis of photocages
- Design and synthesis of photodynamic multinuclear metal complexes
- Drug delivery
- Drug design
- Effectiveness of barrier films in preventing corrosion
- Environmental analytical chemistry
- Enzyme Inhibition
- Medicinal chemistry
- Novel thin films on metal surfaces
- Photodynamic therapy
- Role of proteins in fouling and corrosion of metal surfaces
- Role of proteins in medical implants
Requirements
Entry Requirements
English Requirements
- PTEMin 61
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 90
English Program Requirements
Since English is the language of instruction at Acadia University, you must be able to communicate competently in English both orally and in writing. If your first language is not English, you may be required to present your TOEFL, IELTS, CAEL or PTE Academic scores. Acadia's English requirements are as follows:
- TOEFL - 90 IBT with no subtest score below 20
- IELTS - 6.5 with no subtest score below 6.0
- CAEL/CAEL Online - 70 with no subtest score below 60
- PTE Academic - 61 with no subtest score below 60
- Cambridge C1 Advanced Exam (CAE) - Pass A, B, or C - 180 or above with no subtest score below 173
- PELMO - 65 with no section below 30
- Cambridge B2 First Exam (FCE): Pass A - 180 with no subtest score below 173
- Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 115, with no sub score below 90
- LanguageCert Academic: 70-74 overall, with no skill under 65
If you have studied in an English medium of instruction for three years, the language proficiency requirement may be waived.
If you do not meet our English requirements but are academically admissible, you may receive an offer of admission allowing you to begin your degree program upon successful completion of our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program. For more information visit the English Language Centre.
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Chemistry (MSc)
Acadia University
Canada, Kentville