Explore Programs

The Science Student Centre (SSC) is dedicated to providing excellent support to all graduate science students by offering accessible resources and assistance, to ensure a successful graduate experience. Below you will find information on available programs.

 

Biological Sciences Programs

Intake

Applications open

Applications close

Fall

November 1

International May 1
Domestic June 1

Winter

January 1

International Sept 1
Domestic Oct 1

Spring

May 1

International January 1
Domestic March 1

Biological Sciences MSc (thesis-based) 

Biological Sciences PhD (thesis-based)

Chemistry Programs

Intake

Applications open

Applications close

Fall

November 1

International March 1
Domestic July 1

Winter

March 1

International July 1
Domestic Nov 1

Spring

July 1 

International Nov 1
Domestic March 1

Chemistry MSc (thesis-based)

Chemistry PhD (thesis-based)

Computer Science Programs

Intake

Applications open

Applications close

Final documentation
deadline

Fall

November 1 

International March 1 
Domestic May 1

International March 15 
Domestic June 1

Winter

February 1

International July 1 
Domestic Oct 1

International July 15 
Domestic Oct 1

Computer Science MSc (thesis-based)

Computer Science MSc (thesis-based - interdisciplinary)

Computer Science PhD (thesis-based)

Computational Media Design Programs

Intake

Applications open

Applications close

Final documentation
deadline

Fall

November 1 

International March 1
Domestic May 1

International March 15
Domestic June 1

Winter

February 1

International July 1 
Domestic Sept 1

International July 15
Domestic Oct 1

Computational Media Design MSc (thesis-based)

Computational Media Design PhD (thesis-based)

Earth, Energy, and Environment Programs

Intake

Applications open

Applications close

Fall

May 1 

April 15

Geoscience MSc (thesis-based)

Geoscience PhD (thesis-based)

Mathematics and Statistics Programs

Physics and Astronomy Programs

Intake

Applications open

Applications close

Fall

November 1 

January 15

Winter  
(Radiation Oncology Diploma)

Applications open on a
case-by-case basis.

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Physics and Astronomy MSc (thesis-based)

Physics and Astronomy PhD (thesis-based)

Professional Programs

Find admissions and application information for our professional programs.

Preparing Your Application

Please note that for our thesis-based graduate programs, you must secure a supervisor in order to be admitted.
How to find a graduate supervisor
 

  1. Ensure you meet admission requirements for the Faculty of Graduate Studies and your
    program.
  2. Review the application deadlines for your graduate program.
  3. Plan 2-6 months to prepare required documents. International students may need
    longer.


Applying for graduate studies


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