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Honours Chemistry

The Honours Chemistry program provides students with a uniquely integrated and inquiry-based approach to research and problem-solving in chemistry and chemistry-related areas. The subject of chemistry deals with the properties and reactions of chemical substances and their interactions with energy and one another.

Chemistry is involved in the development of diverse products such as cell phones, computers, flat panel displays, biodegradable plastics, fuel and solar cells, optical communications networks and new pharmaceuticals. Chemistry is also important in detecting and identifying substances in our environment. In this program, students work in elite laboratory facilities with access to the most modern instrumentation found in any university in Canada.

Program Type

Honours Bachelor of Science

Degree at Graduation

Unlimited Enrollment

Co-op Program

Beginning at Level 3

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Admission Requirements

Completion of any Level 1 program with a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 including:

  •  CHEM 1A03, 1AA3 with an average of at least 6.0 (C+) between the courses
  • 1 course from MATH 1A03, 1LS3
  • 1 course from PHYSICS 1A03, 1C03
  • 4 courses from the Science 1 Course List

 

 

Typical Second-Year Courses

CHEM 2A03

Quantitative Chemical Analysis

CHEM 2II3

Introductory Inorganic Chemistry: Structure and Bonding

CHEM 2LB3

Tools for Chemical Discovery

CHEM 2OD3

Synthesis and Function of Organic Molecules

CHEM 2OG3

Structure and Reactivity of Organic Molecules

CHEM 2P03

Applications of Physical Chemistry

CHEM 2Q03

Inquiry for Chemistry

Career Opportunities

Honours Chemistry students develop a range of skills that are easily transferred to a wide range of careers.

Graduates have pursued careers in the following areas:

  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Pharmacy
  • Advanced Materials
  • Nanotechnology
  • Radiochemistry
  • Bioanalytical Chemistry
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Green Chemistry
  • Biotechnology
  • Forensic Science
  • Computational Chemistry