Chemistry
Overview
Immerse yourself in all major fields of chemistry: physical, analytical, organic, inorganic and chemical biology and gain important problem-solving skills to prepare you for advanced degrees. Prepare for advanced careers in the major fields of chemistry
- Experiential learning opportunities using cutting edge equipment and software in our modern facilities.
- Tackle real world challenges such as new materials for energy storage, drug discovery for treating diseases and the development of renewable energy and fuel cells.
- Internships and co-ops with faculty-established industry partners.
Chemistry program options
If you're interested in applying to the Chemistry program without co-op, apply via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) using OUAC code DSY.
If you're interested in applying to the Chemistry (Co-op) program, apply via OUAC code DCY.
Pursue your studies through the Honours Chemistry program, or choose to specialize in one of the following areas:
Chemical Biology
Chemical biology, at the interface of chemistry and biology, is a rapidly growing interdisciplinary area in science. Through the synthesis and use of small molecules, probes or chemically‑modified biological macromolecules, chemistry is applied to help answer questions of biological importance.
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry combines the study of drug discovery and development, pharmacology, analytical techniques and drug chemistry. The chemical design process and evaluation of potential future medications will be a prime focus.
Science and Management
If you are interested in managerial and leadership roles, consider applying for the five-year Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours) program in your upper years of study. Graduates gain a solid foundation in the key functional areas of business and management, including finance, accounting, operations, project management and marketing.
There is a wealth of opportunities for science graduates in industry, government and in areas of applied science. The combination of a science degree and business and management education will give an added advantage to graduates in establishing careers within these practical fields.
Admissions
Admissions
Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) and two of Biology (SBI4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) or Physics (SPH4U). In addition, a combined minimum 70 per cent average in prerequisite math and science courses is required. It is recommended that all four of MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U and SPH4U be taken.
Note: Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.
| Last year's cut-off | 70 per cent |
|---|---|
| Expected cut-off | Low 70s |
The application process and important dates/deadlines are outlined on our admissions website:
• Ontario secondary school applicants
• Ontario secondary school graduates
• Canadian out-of-province high school applicants
• International applicants
• Mature applicants (over 21 and never attended post-secondary)
• Transfer applicants
• General Arts and Science (GAS) applicants
• Home-schooled applicants
Career opportunities
There are many opportunities for graduates in chemistry, whether pursuing higher education or entering the workforce. The following list is just a starting point:
- Biotechnology sector
- Chemical processing
- Environmental sector
- Food industry
- Materials science sector
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Secondary school teaching (through Concurrent Education)
An Honours undergraduate degree in Chemistry will also allow you to pursue graduate studies, including the university’s Master of Science programs in Materials Science or Applied Biosciences.
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Experiential learning
A five-year Co-operative Education option is available; it satisfies the guidelines of the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education. The program combines an Honours Bachelor of Science program with embedded work terms. The co-op option gives you opportunities to apply your classroom and lab concepts to real-world situations and help you gain valuable, relevant work experience to promote networking and lifelong career success.
Co-op work terms give you the opportunity to earn a competitive salary that will help pay for your university degree, and the work experience to help clarify your career objectives. More importantly, a co-op degree gives you a distinct advantage that will assist your prospects for full-time employment after graduation or for being readily accepted into graduate school to pursue further studies. Studies have shown that university students who graduate with a co-op degree have lower debt loads, are employed faster and have higher starting salaries.
We are committed to providing you with outstanding opportunities to work with today’s highest-quality employers in business and industry. Our university has developed strong partnerships with leading employers in Durham Region and beyond to allow you to connect with experts in the field and gain hands-on, real-world experience.
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For program requirements, including required number of credits for completion, program maps and course descriptions, please see the academic calendar and course catalogue of Loading.... Courses are subject to change without notice.
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