Faculty members at McGill University conduct research in various areas such as Materials, Chemical Synthesis, Bio-organic Chemistry, Biophysical Chemistry and Nanochemistry in addition to the disciplinary areas of Analytical, Physical, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry;Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Thesis
- Seminars in Chemistry
- Assessment
- Comprehensive Examination
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- The minimum academic standard for admission to the M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree programs is normally a high second-class standing (cGPA > 3.00).
- Students applying from B.Sc. to Ph.D (without completing a M.Sc.) must show a cGPA of at least 3.5.
- Applicants from other institutions should have an academic background equivalent to that of a McGill graduate in the Honours/Major programs in Chemistry or related fields such as Physics or Biochemistry.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
- International (Non-residents): 18,762 AUD / year (≈ 18,604 CAD / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 3,052 AUD / year (≈ 3,026 CAD / year)
Living costs — Montréal, Canada
1,083–1,774 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
McGill University is committed to provide financial support for graduate education. Through Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) and other academic units, McGill is working to increase the number of student fellowships and scholarships, exploring new avenues for student support, and making it easier to disburse existing funds. Our competitive funding support offers, coupled with Montreal’s low cost of living, makes graduate studies at McGill a wise educational investment.
