Master of Science in Chemistry - Nuclear and Radiochemistry

Nuclear and radiochemistry applications in chemistry utilize nuclear decay probes to provide insights into a wide range of areas: in medicine via the development of new radio-pharmaceuticals for imaging and of alternate approaches to the production of radioisotopes for medical diagnostics; in catalytic processes via the study of muon spin-labeled free radicals in heterogeneous catalysts and via the utility of beta-decay probes of thin films and interfaces by novel NMR techniques; in probing new magnetic and superconducting materials by both muon spin rotation (μSR) and beta-decay NMR techniques; in chemical kinetics by leveraging massive isotopic mass effects using muon beams; and in chemical physics and spectroscopy using laser-pumping techniques to select specific initial states as precursors for studies of reaction rates and spin-exchange interactions (“spintronics”).

For applicants who hold a credential/degree from a Canadian or USA post-secondary institution, a B plus average in senior undergraduate level courses is required.For applicants who hold an international credential/degree, an overall average of B plus (from all courses taken in their Bachelor’s degree) is required.The minimum overall TOEFL score for graduate admission to the Department of Chemistry is 92 on the internet-based test with minimum component scores of 23, 22, 23 and 22 for reading, writing, listening and speaking, respectively. For