Master of Science Chemistry Specialization in Science, Society and Policy

Summary

• Degree offered: Master of Science (MSc)
• Registration status options: Full-time; Part-time
• Language of instruction:
  • French
  • English

Note: Most of the courses in this program are offered in English.

• Primary program: MSc in Chemistry
• Collaborative specialization: Science, Society and Policy
• Program options (expected duration of the program):
  • with thesis (6 full-time terms; 24 consecutive months)
  • with thesis, accelerated stream (3 full-time terms; 12 consecutive months)
• Academic units: Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences, Ottawa-Carleton Chemistry Institute, Institute for Science, Society and Policy.

Program Description

Ottawa-Carleton Joint Program

Established in 1981, the Ottawa-Carleton Chemistry Institute (OCCI) combines the research strengths of the University of Ottawa and Carleton University. The institute offers graduate programs leading to the masters (MSc) and doctoral (PhD) degrees in Chemistry.

Research facilities are shared between the two campuses. Students have access to the professors, courses and facilities at both universities; however, they must enroll at the home university” of the thesis supervisor.

The Institute is a participating unit in the collaborative program in science, society and policy at the masters level and in chemical and environmental toxicology at the masters and doctoral levels.

Collaborative Program Description

The collaborative program in Science, Society and Policy allows students enrolled in one of the participating masters programs to specialize in science and innovation policy.

The objective of the collaborative program is to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate the challenges confronting decision-making at the interface of science and policy. Students will have an opportunity to explore how evidence is used in decision-making, how current policies shape the scientific enterprise, and how emerging technologies interact with society.

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For the most accurate and up to date information on application deadlines, language tests and other admission requirements, please visit the specific requirements webpage.

To be eligible, candidates must:

• Have a bachelor’s degree with a specialization, or a major in Chemistry (or equivalent) with a minimum admission average of 75% (B+).

Note: International candidates must check the admission equivalencies for the diploma they received in their country of origin.

• Demonstrate high academic achievement, as indicated in official transcripts, research reports, abstracts or any other documents demonstrating research skills.
• Meet the funding requirements.

Note: International students must provide proof of financial support: i.e., a stipend provided by a supervisor as well as a combination of awards and/or trust funds.

• Identify at least one professor who is willing to supervise your research and thesis.
  • We recommend that you contact potential thesis supervisors as soon as possible.
  • To register, you need to have been accepted by a thesis supervisor.
  • The supervisor’s name is required at the time of application.
  • The choice of supervisor will determine the primary campus location of the student. It will also determine which university awards the degree.
• Applicants to the Accelerated Stream of the MSc must meet the following additional requirements:
  • Have an admission average of 7.0 (B+);
  • Have a thesis supervisor who has agreed to continue to direct their research at the MSc level;
  • Have identified the CHM 4000 or 5000 level course to complete with a minimal grade of A- that is to count towards the MSc.

Language Requirements

Applicants must be able to understand and fluently speak the language of instruction (French or English) in the program to which they are applying. Proof of linguistic proficiency may be required.

Applicants whose first language is neither French nor English must provide proof of proficiency in the language of instruction.

Note: Candidates are responsible for any fees associated with the language tests.

Notes

• The admission requirements listed above are minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission to the program.
• Admissions are governed by the general regulations in effect for graduate studies and the general regulations of the Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Chemistry (OCIC)
• Candidates must apply to the primary program and indicate in their application for admission to the master’s program in Chemistry that they wish to be accepted into the collaborative-specialization in Science, Society and Policy. Applications for admission may also be submitted upon acceptance into the primary master’s program at the University of Ottawa. To be admitted to the collaborative program, candidates must also be accepted in the primary program.

• Apply online through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC), by completing form 105.
• Declare all your current and previous postsecondary studies, completed or not, even if they are not related to your application. Failure to do so may lead to the cancellation of your application or the withdrawal of your offer of admission at any time.
• Enter your email address, making sure it is accurate. We will use this address to communicate with you for all matters. Also, check your inbox (and junk mail folder) regularly for messages from the University of Ottawa.
• Pay the application fees for all your admission applications. Applications are forwarded to the University of Ottawa only after fees are paid in full and the payment has cleared. Learn more about application fees.
• Note that OUAC is not part of the University of Ottawa. It handles applications to all Ontario universities and is responsible for transferring your application to our admission office.