Thesis Requirement
A research thesis of no more than 70 pages, which gives evidence of mastery of the topic, originality and creativity, and is written and defended in an acceptable manner. It is desirable that the work reported in the thesis be of such a nature and caliber that it can be published.
The thesis must be defended at a MASc Departmental Oral Examination.
Program Requirements
| Program Requirements | Year 1 | Year 2 |
|---|---|---|
| CHE2222H - Safety Training Workshop | Prior to starting research in the lab | |
| JDE1000H - Ethics in Research | Fall or Winter session | |
| CHE1102H - Research Methods and Project Execution | Second session of study | |
| CHE3001H - Seminar in Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry | Fall & Winter sessions | Fall & Winter Sessions |
| CHE3012H - MASc Research Reading Committee | Within 9 months of beginning the program | |
| Electives* 1.0 Full-Course Equivalents (FCE) - 2 graduate half courses | Can be taken at any time in Years 1-2 |
|
| CHE1100H - Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering | Mandatory for students without an Engineering background. Counts as a 0.5 FCE elective course. | |
| Peer-reviewed journal articles | Prepare/submit one | Submit 1-2 |
| Thesis | Write and defend MASc thesis by scheduling an MASc Oral Examination | |
* Note on electives:
- one (0.5 FCE) course must be taken in a secondary area of study
- a maximum of one (0.5) 500-level course (undergraduate course that may be taken for credit towards a graduate degree) can count towards the MASc
- CHE1430H, CHE1431H, CHE1432H, CHE1433H, CHE1434H, CHE1436H do not count towards MASc requirements
- A maximum of 1 APS/TEP (ELITE) courses can count towards the MASc course requirements, unless the student’s supervisor’s primary research interest is in leadership education
Check the Graduate Course Timetable and Course Descriptions to plan your program.
Table above shows the typical progress through the MASc program. A student’s progress may vary, and students are encouraged to discuss their progress regularly with their supervisor(s). Normally a student will publish one to two journal articles by the end of their MASc program.
After each session, the Departmental Graduate Studies Committee will consider the cases of those students who fail a graduate course. Students who accumulate two failed grades will be required to withdraw unless extenuating circumstances exist.
Students whose research work is unsatisfactory in the opinion of their supervisor, and/or who have not completed the degree requirements after 6 sessions (24 months) may have their progress to date assessed by a review committee. The committee has complete authority to recommend the termination of a student’s degree program if adequate progress is not demonstrated.
We understand that challenging circumstances sometimes arise, and can get in the way of academic success. If you are experiencing academic, personal, or professional difficulties that make maintaining adequate progress in your program difficult, please contact the Graduate Office staff. We treat all such inquiries with discretion and can connect you with the many resources and support services available to you as a graduate student.