Requirements to complete the MASc Program

Applicants who submitted an application by the deadline, will be able to continue to submit references, test scores and other application documents until June 30th, 2026 .

Duolingo English Test (DET) Requirements : Overall Total: 130 Listening: 120 Reading: 120 Writing: 125 Speaking: 120

TOEFL or IELTS scores (if required): See above for specific language proficiency requirements. Please note that TOEFL and IELTS scores must be sent in via ETS transfer from the test centres directly. We are unable to accept any other means of TOEFL or IELTS submission.

18 remaining credits must be from course work – Full time students usually complete these 18 credits of coursework during their first year in the program. Students are required to obtain approval of their course selection from their thesis supervisor before they register for courses.

Official Transcript from each post-secondary institution you have attended (college, university, etc.): You are required to upload a PDF version of your official transcript that clearly shows your university grading scale. Please note that we do accept current transcripts from degrees that are in progress at the time of application.

TOEFL or IELTS scores (if required): See above for specific language proficiency requirements. Please note that TOEFL and IELTS scores must be sent in via ETS transfer from the test centres directly. We are unable to accept any other means of TOEFL or IELTS submission.

Three Reference Letters: All three reference letters must be submitted by your referees to your application. At least one of your references should detail your academic achievement and how you would perform in a graduate level degree program. Please be sure to contact your referees in advance of your application so that you have their correct contact information. When you apply, you will be asked to provide the following referee information, and an email will be automatically sent to them asking for their reference submission via either our e-reference form or uploading a written letter:

Other applicants, including Canadians and Permanent Residents, who have completed their most recent degree in other countries must submit a current, official TOEFL, Academic IELTS, or Duolingo English Test (DET) score, regardless of the language of instruction.

Second Year · If you and your supervisor wish you to upgrade to a Ph.D., ensure that you have completed requirements within first 18 months · Discuss research results from first year, possible further research, timeline to thesis completion · Complete research · Ideally, student will complete writing the thesis by the end of the second year · Complete yearly Progress Reports