To be eligible, candidates must:
Have a bachelor's degree with a specialization, or a major in Chemistry (or equivalent) with a minimum admission average of 75% (B+).
Note: International candidates must check the admission equivalencies for the diploma they received in their country of origin.

Demonstrate high academic achievement, as indicated in official transcripts, research reports, abstracts or any other documents demonstrating research skills.
Meet the funding requirements.
Note: International students must provide proof of financial support: i.e., a stipend provided by a supervisor as well as a combination of awards and/or trust funds.

Identify at least one professor who is willing to supervise your research and thesis.
We recommend that you contact potential thesis supervisors as soon as possible.
To register, you need to have been accepted by a thesis supervisor.
The supervisor's name is required at the time of application.
The choice of supervisor will determine the primary campus location of the student. It will also determine which university awards the degree.
Applicants to the Accelerated Stream of the MSc must meet the following additional requirements:
Have to be an undergraduate student admitted to the University of Ottawa
Have an admission average of 7.0 (B+)
Have been enrolled in CHM 4010 (or equivalent) the year prior the entry to the MSc
Have a thesis supervisor who has agreed to continue to direct their research at the MSc level
Have identified the CHM 4000 or 5000 level course to complete with a minimal grade of A- that is to count towards the MSc

TOEFL 550 / IELTS Overall 6.5 - Individual 5.0 (Paper-based)
TOEFL 79-80 / IELTS Overall 6.5 - Individual 5.0 (Internet-based)