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Chemical Sciences

Laurentian University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition CAD 7,053 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 2,883 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Sudbury, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The Chemical Sciences at Laurentian University is a MSc programme in Engineering over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Chemical Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: CAD 7,053 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 2,883 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Greater Sudbury, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Chemical Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:

  1. Design Engineer
  2. R&D Engineer
  3. Project Engineer
  4. Systems Engineer
  5. Technical Consultant
  6. Engineering Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Thesis
  2. Critical Review Essay
  3. Topics in Environmental Chemistry
  4. Advanced Electrochemistry
  5. Topics in Analytical Chemistry
  6. Protein Chemistry
  7. Biochem. of Transport Systems
  8. Metallobiochemistry
  9. Molecular Biology of Eukaryotes
  10. Selected Topics - Biochemistry
  11. Molecular Basis of Cancer
  12. Molecular Evolution
  13. Advanced Medicinal Chemistry
  14. Topics in Advanced Thermodynamics
  15. Surface Chem of Biomaterials
  16. Topics- Mathematical Chemistry
  17. Statistical Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics
  18. Computer-Aided Molecular Simulations and Chemical Design
  19. Research Seminar in Chemistry

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

For admission as either full- or part-time graduate students, candidates must submit proof of upper second-class standing (no less than 75%) in the last year of a four-year undergraduate B.Sc. degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry or equivalent. Candidates not possessing the equivalent of a four-year degree should apply to the department of chemistry and biochemistry for special studies to complete the minimum requirements. In all cases where it is difficult to assess candidates, they will be required to write the graduate record examination in advanced chemistry.
Language Requirements

For admission to a degree program, a student must meet one of the language requirements listed below in addition to the academic requirements:

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (minimum score: 230 computer-based, 570 paper-based, 88 Internet-based)
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS - Academic)(minimum score: 6.5)
  • Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) (minimum score: 85)
  • Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment Test (minimum score: 70, with 60 in writing proficiency)
  • Cambridge English Proficiency (minimum result: C)
  • Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE) (minimum score: 60)
  • Three years of full time senior-level studies in an English-language secondary school or post-secondary institution (official documents required) (evaluated on an individual basis; at the Admissions Committee\'s discretion)
  • Laurentian EAP Level 3 exam with a score of 70% or higher

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 7,053 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 2,883 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: CAD 7,053 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 2,883 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Laurentian University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.