Master of Science/Applied Science (MSc/MASc) Program
Mandatory Courses
All Students:
- CHEM 801 - Safety in the Laboratory
- CHEM 802 - Chemistry Seminar Program
- CHEM 803 - Principles of Scientific Communication
- CHEM 899 - M.Sc. Thesis Research
Elective Courses
Queen's Students:
- 6 x 1.5 unit graduate modules (or equivalent of 9 units) beyond the Bachelor's degree
- 4 of these courses must be cognate to your area of research
- Courses are to be selected in consultation with your supervisor
- The minimum passing grade for any module or course is B- (70%; GPA 2.7 or above)
Stuttgart Students:
- 4 x 1.5 unit graduate modules (or equivalent of 6 units) beyond the Bachelor's degree at Queen's
- 2 of these courses must be cognate to your area of research
- Courses are to be selected in consultation with your supervisor
- The minimum passing grade for any module or course is B- (70%; GPA 2.7 or above)
Students can take courses beyond these requirements (graded or audit)
Each student is required to have a supervisory committee consisting of the student's supervisor and two other faculty members with cognate research interests chosen by the supervisor(s) in consultation with the student. This committee should be formed by the end of the first term.
Each year in September-October, students and supervisors must complete an Annual Progress Report form.
Around the end of the first year, students must submit a Research Progress Report to their Supervisory Committee. The student and the Supervisory Committee will then meet to discuss the report and the Committee will assess the student's progress.
Students must write a thesis based on their research and must defend this thesis in an oral examination.
Year 3 Extension
- Starting in the second term of the third year, the student will require permission from the department to continue
- A Supervisory Committee meeting must take place before an extension will be granted unless:
- The defence has been scheduled to take place at the beginning of the term
- The student has received special permission to promote to the PhD program late due to extenuating circumstances
- A Timeline for Completion must be provided
Check the SGSPA Academic Calendar: General Regulations for more information about time limit extensions.
September Start
| September - December | January - April | May - August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 |
Complete CHEM 801 & CHEM 803 Take 2-3 course modules Apply for external scholarships for second year, like NSERC |
Take 3-4 course modules Apply for OGS and Internal Awards |
Research Progress Report and Supervisory Committee Meeting (July-August) |
| Year 2 |
Complete any remaining courses If you plan on continuing into the PhD program, apply for external Scholarships, like NSERC |
Attempt PhD Candidacy Exam for Promotion to PhD |
Transfer to PhD in May or defend MSc thesis by end of August |
| Year 3 |
PAST FUNDING ELIGIBILITY Requires permission of the Department to continue No longer eligible for scholarships or award funding (including QGA) The supervisor may provide GRF if they wish Group B for TA positions |
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| Year 4 |
Requires permission of the Department and SGSPA to continue Group B for TA positions |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program
Course Requirements
- CHEM 801 - Safety in the Laboratory (course is usually in Fall)
- CHEM 802 - Chemistry Seminar Program (weekly seminars on Fridays, all year)
- CHEM 803 - Principles of Scientific Communication (course is usually in Fall)
- CHEM 999 - Ph.D. Thesis Research (all year, every year)
- Students must complete 6 elective graduate modules or equivalent (9 units) beyond the Bachelor's degree. 4 modules (6 units) must be from Chemistry or a cognate department (such as Chemical Engineering or Biochemistry) and should relate to your core research (permission is needed for exemption). Consult with your supervisor to determine if a course from a different department is appropriate for your research and can thus count towards the 6 units.
Progress Tracking
- Each year in September-October, students and supervisors must complete the Annual Progress Report form
- At the end of their first year and at the end of their third year, students must submit a Research Progress Report to their Supervisory Committee. The student and the committee will then meet to discuss the report and the Committee will assess the student's research progress.
PhD Comprehensive/Candidacy Exam
- PhD students must attempt the candidacy exam within the first 18 months of their program.
Departmental Research Seminar
- PhD students must present a departmental seminar on their research (15 minutes, plus 5 minutes of questions) before the thesis is submitted for internal review.
Thesis and Defence
- Students must write a thesis based on their research and defend this thesis in an oral exam.
Candidates wishing to pursue a Ph.D. in Engineering & Applied Science in the Chemistry Department should contact the department for more information.
Candidates wishing to pursue Queen's graduate degrees at Trent University should contact the Coordinator of Graduate Studies at Queen's or the Graduate Office at Trent University. This is an agreement with Trent University to permit suitably qualified faculty at Trent University to offer graduate courses and undertake the supervision of graduate students enrolled at Queen's University. All graduate students in courses offered by, and/or supervised by, faculty at Trent University who are participating in this agreement will be registered at Queen's University.