Undergraduate academic requirements
Applicants to bachelor’s degree programs must have obtained a secondary school diploma. This diploma must be eligible to access further academic studies in the country where it has been obtained.
Program
Master's
Key facts
- Duration2 years
- ProgramOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee16,365CAD
- Start dateSep
- University rankingNot ranked
Program overview
What St. Francis Xavier University says about their program:
The Department of Chemistry offers a research and thesis based Masters of Science program. The program requires a total of 36 credits, 12 credits of graduate course work, that is, the equivalent of 4 one term courses, and 24 credits for original research (this includes the research work, the thesis and the thesis defence). A passing grade of 60 is required in each course and a general average of 70 must be maintained.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
An undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study.
English proficiency
*Undergraduate
- IELTS
6.5 (no bands less than 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT
90 iBT (no bands less than 20)
- MET
55
- CAEL
70 (no bands less than 60)
- C1 Advanced
180 (no band less than 170)
- C2 Proficiency
180 (no band less than 170)
- Duolingo
115 (no band less than 100)
Postgraduate
- IELTS
6.5 (no bands less than 6.0)
- TOEFL
92
- PTE
59
English proficiency waivers
- You have studied the last 2 years in a high school or university where the medium of instruction is English. Proof of English as the language of instruction must be included in the application, either through a letter from the school or on the transcript.
- You are a student with the Nova Scotia International Students Program (NSISP), studying at a Nova Scotian high school, and you have successfully achieved a minimum 70% average in Grade 12 English, or equivalent
- You have successfully completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma with English Language A
Documents required
- Complete application form
- Translations
- Copy of passport
- Supplemental Application form (if applicable)
- Application fee payment
- Statement of intent
- Reference letters
- Official Transcripts
- Evidence of language proficiency
No students will be accepted to the university until official transcripts have been received and verified. Arrange to have sealed transcripts sent from each college or university you have attended.
Fees
Students choose to study in Canada for many reasons, including the vast beauty of a large country, multicultural society, safe communities, and affordable education.
Financing your education is very important. At StFX, they have the resources to guide you through your educational financial planning to keep you on track.
Fee information
- Undergraduate tuition
from CAD$22,646 to CAD$23,439 per year
- Postgraduate tuition
from CAD$15,552 to CAD$18,534 per year
What is the cost of living near St. Francis Xavier University?
| Category | Cost (in Canadian Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,821 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,599 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $211 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $85 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $60 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $103 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $350 |
| Coffee shop drink | $5 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $16 |
| Gym membership | $58 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Visa requirements for St. Francis Xavier University
Many international students will require a visa to study in Canada, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.