This hands-on, career-focused master’s program combines an in-depth understanding of how modern analytical instruments work with practical training and industry experience. Learn from leading faculty and expert staff while studying at one of Canada’s most research-intensive universities, with access to Trent’s renowned Water Quality Centre. Build work-integrated industry experience through a paid co-op placement, developing your professional network and preparing for careers in government, industry, commercial and academic laboratories.
- Develop your skills through practical, hands-on training to operate, maintain and troubleshoot modern analytical instruments.
- Train with one of the most diverse collections of mass spectrometers dedicated to environmental research in the world, spanning almost the entire range of commercially available instrumentation for atomic and molecular mass spectrometry.
- Complete four months of full-time laboratory placement experience through a paid co-op, collaborating with government, industry or another academic institution.
World Class Facilities
Water Quality Centre
Access Trent’s renowned Water Quality Centre, a state-of-the-art research centre with an outstanding array of instrumentation relevant to diverse application areas, including biochemistry and biotechnology, chemical and pharmaceutical production, and materials production and characterization.
Develop advanced theoretical knowledge and extensive hands-on experience with sophisticated analytical instrumentation in North America’s only graduate program of its kind.
Eligibility Requirements
- B.Sc. honours degree (a four-year undergraduate bachelor's degree) in a relevant science such as Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics or Health Science
- Minimum B+ (77%) or equivalent in the last two years of full-time study, or last ten full academic credits
Eligibility Requirements
- B.Sc. honours degree (a four-year undergraduate bachelor's degree) in a relevant science such as Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics or Health Science
- Minimum B+ (77%) or equivalent in the last two years of full-time study, or last ten full academic credits
- Proof of English Proficiency: All international applicants must provide proof of an adequate level of English proficiency, regardless of their citizenship status or country of origin. Please visit our International Applicant Resource page for details on English Language Proficiency requirements.
- A GRE test score is not required for admission into this program
All applicants, domestic and international, must submit the following documents to complete their application:
- Transcripts: Unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts
- 2 letters of reference: Academic references are preferred; however, professional references will be accepted. Reference forms will be emailed to the referees that you have appointed on OUAC
- Plan of Study/Personal Statement: 1-2 pages outlining your objectives in a graduate program. Any specific research interests, relevant experiences, and/or career aspirations can be included
- Detailed Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Proof of Citizenship (i.e. copy of passport or birth certificate)
For more information on submitting transcripts, re-sending reference links and other application questions, please visit our How to Apply page and review Step 4, as well as review our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
It is expected that graduate students in these programs, will have funds to support themselves for the duration of their studies. Professional programs do not offer funding as part of the letter of offer.
Explore Financial Aid at Trent for information about provincial loan programs for domestic students, as well as bursary opportunities for both domestic and international students.
Trent has clear pathways for graduate students to apply and be admitted to study for their master's or doctorate at either of our campuses. Please review admission requirements for your program before applying.
After completing the practicum portion of the M.ICA program at the National Research Council Canada, I worked as a product developer in the cannabis and medical device industries. Although I enjoyed my time as a scientist in both industries, for the past two years I've been rehired at the National Research Council Canada with the same team I completed my practicum with. I'm utilizing my skills learned in the M.ICA program to perform chemical analysis on metals and semiconductors using glow discharge-mass spectrometry and it's been great reconnecting with the team I met while I was a student 5 years ago.
Dr. Stock’s research Interests include environmental organic mass spectrometry, analysis of emerging contaminants, environmental metabolomics.
Dr. Newman’s research focuses on the development of novel analytical methods and improved methodologies in ICP-MS. Recent projects include the development of single particle-(sp)ICP-MS methods for the characterization and quantification of nanoparticles and microplastics at environmentally relevant concentrations, Sr isotope analysis of teeth to investigate the identification of crew members of the 1845 Franklin expedition and the measurement of Hg isotope ratios in environmental samples.
This one-year professional course-based master’s program combines coursework with a paid co-op placement. The four-month placement provides work-integrated experiential learning, practical industry experience and opportunities to connect with future employers, develop your professional network, and explore career options.