Victor Valley College · USA

Master's in Chemistry

Campus Masters Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Masters

Starts

Fall, Spring

Introduction

Chemistry is a Masters program taught at Victor Valley College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1–2 years) options.

The Chemistry Master of Science program at Victor Valley College focuses on advanced courses in chemistry and on a chosen research project. You work closely with your supervisor to build analytical and critical thinking skills, while studying a problem of real-world consequence. Research interests include topics such as chemical kinetics for atmospheric chemistry and fuel science, bioavailability of metals in nature, chemical speciation, and design and synthesis of molecular compounds.

Courses take place in-person at Acadia University. The program includes a qualifying exam, electives, a research seminar, and thesis work across multiple terms. You develop a research proposal and continue with thesis research, then complete the thesis. The curriculum includes named thesis components and repeated research seminars.

Modules

CHEM 5013
Qualifying Exam
CHEM 5xx3
Elective
CHEM 5010
Research Seminar
CHEM 5960
Thesis
CHEM 5023
Research Proposal

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Chemistry at Victor Valley College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Victor Valley College.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Victor Valley College as pre-requiste for admission in Chemistry.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

For admission to Acadia University: An Honours degree or a four-year bachelor’s degree from an approved university. Candidates possessing a major in a field other than that of their graduate program will normally be required to take sufficient undergraduate courses. Special consideration may be given to those candidates wishing to change from one undergraduate field to a related graduate one.

Graduate Program Entrance Requirements: At least a B- average (70%) in the courses taken in the major field in the last two undergraduate years (or 60h) of university study, including coursework in undergraduate degree(s) and any graduate work completed. Applicants to all MEd programs must have at least a B average (73-76%) in their final two years of full-time equivalent (60h) university study, including coursework in undergraduate degree(s) and any graduate work completed.

Review the applicable graduate program website to learn about faculty research specializations and connect with possible research supervisors before applying to see what resources are available to you. Several programs have a requirement to identify/secure a willing Acadia supervisor prior to applying as a key piece of entry/admission.

Admission is highly competitive, and the number of students admitted each cycle or year may vary depending on the applicant pool and resource availability.
Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
For research-based programs, admission is centred on evidence of overall academic excellence, including in research ability, critical thinking, writing ability, and knowledge of and aptitude for the area of research interest.
Evidence may be provided in applicants’ transcripts (including both the courses taken and the grades earned), resume, confidential reference letters/online reference forms, writing sample, and/or statement of research interests.

Acadia’s minimum admission requirement is 2.67/4.0 GPA OR a 70% in the courses taken in the major field in the last two undergraduate years.

To be eligible for an Acadia Graduate Scholarship/Acadia Graduate Teaching Assistantship [Internal Scholarship], you must possess a GPA of 3.0/4.0 in each of the last two years of study. If you are applying for an external scholarship, in most cases a 1st Class Average is required.

Acadia defined 1st Class as 3.67/4.0 GPA. Please note that some departments/schools may have additional admission requirements.

Guidelines for Students from Afghanistan: 80% (B) for admission; 85% (B) for internal scholarship; 86% (A) for external scholarship.