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The Department of Chemistry offers a combined program of Bachelor/MSc or MASc (Chemistry). This program offers an opportunity for students in the 4th year of their Honours or Specialization program (Chemistry) to take up to four - 1.5 unit modules (or the equivalent of two term courses) in Chemistry at the graduate level which would then allow these students to enter the graduate program with advanced standing.
Research begun in the summer of their third year and/or their 4th year thesis project could be carried forward as a foundation for the graduate thesis, which would create an opportunity for exceptional students to complete the graduate degree within 4 to 5 terms.
Admission
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Admission to the combined program is a two-step process.
Step 1:
- Students who are entering their 4th year of the Major or Specialization program in Chemistry and have a minimum A- (A minus) average can apply for admission to the combined program (includes permission to take graduate level courses) in the winter term of their 3rd year.
- All applications will be reviewed by the Undergraduate Chair and the Graduate Coordinator. If accepted into the combined program, in Year 4 of the BSc (Honours or Specialization) program, students will be permitted to take up to four 1.5 unit graduate modules (or equivalent of two term courses) for a maximum total of 6 unit credits towards 12 unit credits that are required for the MSc degree. These courses will count towards electives in the Major and electives and/or options in the Specialization for the BSc degree.
Step 2:
- For admission to the MSc program in Chemistry with advanced standing, students will be expected to complete the standard SGSPA application process, have an overall B+ or higher in the undergraduate degree, and have demonstrated significant research productivity in the 4th year thesis project.
- In order for the student to be granted advanced standing in the MSc degree program, they must have received a final grade of at least B- (B minus) in the graduate course(s) taken during the 4th year and meet all other requirements for admission to the MSc program in Chemistry.
Course Options
4th Year Course Options
- Must take CHEM 801 in Fall (this is a pass/fail course)
- Can take up to four 1.5 unit graduate modules (or the equivalent of two term lecture courses)
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- CHEM 803 (3 units) in Fall
- CHEM 805/806 (1.5 units each)
- Example:
- Only two of the four modules may be double-numbered courses, such as CHEM 422/880
- Encouraged to attend the departmental seminars on Fridays at 11:30 am
Chemistry Graduate Course Offerings
MSc Course Requirements
- CHEM 801 Safety in the Laboratory
- CHEM 802 Chemistry Seminar Program
- CHEM 803 Principles of Scientific Communication
- Six 1.5 unit elective graduate modules or equivalent, for a total of 9 units of elective courses. At least 6 units must be from courses offered by the Department of Chemistry.
Note: Students should meet with the Undergraduate Chair prior to selecting their courses to discuss course requirements for the BSc degree.
Students cannot enrol themselves in graduate courses. After you are admitted to the Accelerated MSc program, you will be added to the Chemistry Grad Platform in onQ. There will be information on this platform for how to request registration in graduate courses. The list of graduate courses will be available in July/August.
Research Options
There are two research options available for students enrolled in the accelerated MSc program: May Start or September Start. Depending on which start is chosen, the opportunity to complete the MSc degree will vary between 4 to 5 terms.
7: Average number of terms to complete a non-accelerated MSc degree
May Start (Summer of 3rd Year)
- Research begins in May of 3rd Year
- Report summarizing research is submitted to supervisor and CHEM 497 coordinator before beginning
- 4th Year Thesis Project occurs from September to April (Fall/Winter)
- Continue research as graduate student in May of 4th year
- Examiner from 4th year thesis project should continue as member of graduate supervisory committee
- 3rd year summer research and 4th year thesis project can be used as foundation
- Possibility to defend MSc thesis within 4 terms enrolled as a graduate student
September Start (Fall of 4th Year)
- 4th Year Thesis Project occurs from September to April (Fall/Winter)
- Continue research as graduate student in the September after the 4th year
- Examiner from 4th year thesis project should continue as member of graduate supervisory committee
- 4th year thesis project can be used as foundation
- Possibility to defend MSc thesis within 5 terms enrolled as a graduate student
PhD Promotion Opportunities
Students enrolled in the Accelerated Master's program are eligible for promotion to the PhD program without completing their Master's by attempting the PhD Candidacy/Comprehensive Exam.
To be eligible to attempt the PhD Candidacy Examination, the candidate must have:
- The support of their supervisor;
- A first class (A-) overall average on at least four 1.5 unit graduate modules or equivalent, plus CHEM 803 with a majority of A grades in these courses;
- Completed a minimum of one research progress meeting with their Supervisory Committee and achieve a status of Satisfactory at this meeting;
- Be within 16-20 months of registration as a graduate student in the Master's program.
Funding
Research begun in May of 3rd year will be SWEP or RA supported.
There is no funding during Fall/Water of 4th year as research is part of CHEM 497.
Graduate funding starts in the month (May/September) that you are officially registered as a graduate student and is guaranteed for two years at the MSc level. See Financial Support for more information on graduate student stipends.
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| 3rd Year | February-April |
| Apply to the Accelerated M.Sc. Program. Submit application form with CV/resume. The Graduate Assistant will retrieve your Queen's transcript from Solus, so you do not need to submit it. If you have transfer credits from another institution, submit the transcript from that institution with your application. | |
| May 1 | |
| Begin research component of M.Sc. in supervisor's laboratory (SWEP, RA Supported). | |
| July | |
| Choose your 4th year courses which should/could include graduate offerings. | |
| 4th Year | September 1 |
| Submit a progress report on your summer research to your supervisor and the CHEM497 coordinator prior to beginning 4th year project. | |
| Before March 1 | |
| Apply to Graduate School to be eligible for scholarships and awards, be formally accepted into the M.Sc. program, and officially begin on May 1. | |
| September Start Timeline | |
| 3rd Year | February-July |
| Apply to the Accelerated M.Sc. Program. Submit application form with CV/resume. The Graduate Assistant will retrieve your Queen's transcript from Solus, so you do not need to submit it. If you have transfer credits from another institution, submit the transcript from that institution with your application. | |
| July | |
| Choose your 4th year courses which should/could include graduate offerings. | |
| 4th Year | September 1 |
| Begin your CHEM497 project. | |
| Before March 1 | |
| Apply to Graduate School to be eligible for scholarships and awards, be formally accepted to the M.Sc. Program, and officially begin September 1. | |
Contact
Undergraduate Chair |
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Dr. Anne Petitjean and Dr. Diane Beauchemin |
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Graduate Coordinator |
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Dr. Avena Ross |
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