Job requirements Materials Scientist in Canada
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Find out what you typically need to work as a materials scientist in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Other professional occupations in physical sciences (NOC 21109).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • A bachelor's degree in metallurgy, physics, chemistry, or a related physical science discipline is required.
  • A master's or doctoral degree is usually required for employment as a research scientist.
  • Advanced degrees in a broad range of applied science areas, such as engineering or medicine or licences may be required for some occupations in this unit group.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

We don’t have any data on professional certification requirements. This occupation is not regulated in Canada based on our records.

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

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