Program Overview
The Chemistry at Memorial University of Newfoundland is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences 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 natural sciences. 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 Chemistry 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: CAD 822 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 632 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: St. John's, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Chemistry programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- ["Master\'s Seminar", \'Project Seminar\', \'Analytical Chemistry II\', \'Advanced Spectroscopic Techniques\', \'Analytical Separations and Organic Mass Spectrometry\', \'Electroanalytical Techniques\', \'Techniques in Sampling, Trace Analysis and Chemometrics\', \'Business Management and Good Laboratory Practice\', \'Computers in Instrumental Analysis and Basic Electronics (same as Med 6070)\', \'Analytical Method Development and Sampling\', \'Laboratory Projects in Sampling, Electroanalysis and Trace Analysis\', \'Laboratory Projects in Analytical Separations and Spectroscopic Techniques\', \'Selected Topics in Analytical Chemistry\', \'Bioinorganic Chemistry\', \'Main Group Chemistry\', \'Mechanisms in Catalysis\', \'Photochemistry of Transition Metal Complexes\', \'Green Chemistry\', \'Organometallic Chemistry\', \'Selected Topics in Inorganic Chemistry\', \'Quantum Chemistry I\', \'Quantum Chemistry II\', \'Molecular Spectroscopy\', \'Computational Chemistry I\', \'Electronic Structure Theory\', \'Chemical Thermodynamics I\', \'Chemical Thermodynamics II\', \'Biophysical Chemistry\', \'Electrochemical Kinetics\', \'Solid State Chemistry\', \'Nanoscale Phenomena\', \'Adsorption on Surfaces\', \'Surface and Interface Science\', \'Selected Topics in Physical Chemistry\', \'Chemical Kinetics and Dynamics\', \'Organic Spectroscopic Analysis I\', \'Organic Spectroscopic Analysis II\', \'Natural Products Chemistry\', \'Organic Synthesis\', \'Physical Organic Chemistry\', \'Selected Topics in Organic Chemistry\', \'Selected Topics in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry\', \'Applications of Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry to Toxicology\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Bachelor\'s degree (minimum second class) in an appropriate area of study
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 822 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 632 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 822 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 632 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Memorial University of Newfoundland 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.
About Memorial University of Newfoundland
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, Canada
Public university located in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
