Chemistry

O.S.S.D. with six Grade 12 U/M courses, including Grade 12 U courses in: English, Advanced Functions (MHF4U), two of Biology (SBI4U) or Chemistry (SCH4U) or Physics (SPH4U).

Notes:

1. ENG4U/EAE4U is the preferred English.
2. The grade(s) required in the subject prerequisites (normally in the range of 70 percent) will be determined subject to competition. 
3. Completion of all three science courses is recommended. Chemistry (SCH4U) is strongly recommended. 
4. Subject to competition, candidates may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum.

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Chemistry and Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Chemistry Co-operative degrees have received full accreditation from the Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC) [Pending renewal in 2023-2024].

First Year: The BSc (Hons) in Chemistry shares a point of entry with the programs in Biology and Medical Physics. This allows students to explore various science-based routes to degree completion before they commit to the Chemistry program. In addition to foundation courses, the first year of studies will include an introduction to the use of computers as scientific tools, and an orientation course that will support students in making a successful transition to university and planning their steps to degree completion. All students in Science programs must enroll in SCI 180 in their first semester of studies.

Upper Years: Because this is a strongly applications-oriented program, a large proportion of student learning will take place in the laboratory. Lab hours account for a significant amount of learning time in every semester, supported by a solid grounding in the theory and principles of chemical science. In the upper years of the curriculum, students will focus on developing their technological expertise and exploring the research and industrial applications of chemical science. Depending on the course sequence selected they may pursue a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry, Chemistry with a Biology Minor, Chemistry with an option in Applied Physics.

In the final year, with permission of the Department, students may opt to undertake an independent, faculty-supervised thesis project.

Chemistry with a Biology Minor: Students who wish to pursue a Biology Minor may do so by selecting six biology courses from Table I as open electives, subject to the Biology Minor requirements and restrictions. Please refer to the Minors Policy chapter of this calendar for further information.

An optional co-operative program is available which provides the graduating students with up to 12 months of work experience that enhances their organizational and technical abilities as well as their oral and written communication skills.

Although the Career & Co-op Centre (opens in new window)  cannot guarantee a work term employment, they provide assistance in locating suitable positions and counseling of students in their search for suitable jobs. This co-operative program enables students to earn competitive wages to offset the costs of a university education.

Students who have completed the first year of the Chemistry program can apply through the Career & Co-op Centre for admission to the co-operative education program at the end of first year during our spring/summer admissions period. This is the only time for students to apply to Co-op. Enrolment in the co-op program is limited.  Admission will be based on a criteria which includes the student's grade point average, courses completed, a resume, statement of intent and interview if deemed necessary.  To be admitted into the co-­op program, students must have all first year courses completed and a CLEAR Academic Standing. Students who are direct entry/transfer are not permitted into the program except on an exceptional case by case basis. Students who are ahead with significant course credits are not permitted into the program except on an exceptional case by case basis.  All decisions regarding admission into the program are final and at the discretion of the Career and Co-op Centre.

The sequencing of academic and work terms is shown below:

Work terms are graded on a pass/fail basis.

Each work term is assessed by the School's Faculty Advisor on the basis of the student's comprehensive written report and the employer's evaluation of the student's performance on the job.

Students must successfully complete 3 co-op WKT’s  in order to graduate from their program of study with a Co-op designation. Once the requirements are satisfied being able to do another work term is at the discretion of the Career & Co-op Centre.

The co-op program requires five years to complete the degree in Chemistry. The regular program can be completed in four years.

All co-op placements must be approved by the Career & Co-op Centre and the Faculty Advisor for the Chemistry co-op program.

Additional information about co-op can be found on the Co-operative Education website.

Students can enrich their studies and hone their management skills with the Optional Specialization in Management Sciences. Courses within the optional specialization cover four major areas in management sciences: Strategic Engineering Management, Operations Management/Operations Research, Finance and Organizational Behaviour. For eligibility, registration, and course information see Optional Specialization in Management Sciences (OS MS).

How to Enrol

1. Students must first find a supervisor. Descriptions of faculty research are available on the Faculty of Science website (opens in new window) .
2. Students should contact supervisors whose research interests them by email or in person. Students must give their potential supervisor an unofficial transcript (opens in new window) , a one-page resumé and a brief covering letter. This package must include their contact information, degree program and stream, a brief statement of their career goals and how this research experience would further those goals, and any relevant work experience (paid or volunteer).
3. Follow the instructions available in the  (PDF file) Research Practicum Application Form. (opens in new window) 
   

The field of chemistry is diversifying in many exciting ways, from the creation of new materials and advances in analytical chemistry, to the growth of entire new opportunities in biological chemistry arising from developments in computational chemistry, proteomics, biochemistry, and molecular biology. As a graduate from the program, you'll be in demand.

Here are just a few examples of career directions:

• Scientist, Researcher, or Science Manager (government, academia, or industry) through further studies and completion of a master's degree or a PhD
• Regulatory Official (biotechnology and environment sector)
• Product Development (chemical, food, biopharmaceutical and cosmetic industries)
  
• Quality Control (food, biopharmaceutical and cosmetic industries)
  
• Patent Agent/Lawyer (pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, law firms, patent agency)
• Laboratory Analytical Services (health sciences, environmental assessment, regulatory compliance)
   

Students must take three lower level liberal studies courses and three upper level liberal studies courses to graduate. Students must not choose courses that are restricted for their program or major.

Please refer to the liberal studies chapter of this calendar for more information on the Liberal Studies Policy. Further information on liberal studies can also be found at the Faculty of Arts' Liberal Studies website (opens in new window) .

Table A - Lower Level Restrictions

Table B - Upper Level Restrictions

Students may pursue any Minor offered by Toronto Met (with some exceptions). Please refer to the Minors chapter of this calendar for further information on individual Minor requirements and exclusions.

Undergraduate students wishing to pursue a continuing education certificate program should be aware of possible program exclusions. Please refer to the Certificate Registration section of the Curriculum Advising website (opens in new window)  for complete details.

Revised curriculum begins 2024-2025 for students admitted Fall 2020 and after.

The following table shows the sequence of academic and work terms for this program:

WKT courses are graded on a pass/fail basis.

Revised curriculum begins 2024-2025 for students admitted Fall 2020 and after.

The following table shows the sequence of academic and work terms for this program:

WKT courses are graded on a pass/fail basis.

A Program Advisory Council (PAC) is a group of volunteers that provides expert advice to a school or department on program related matters such as curriculum, program review, technology and trends in the industry, discipline or profession. For more information, see Senate Policy #158 (Program Advisory Councils).

Mr. Pradeep Agrawal
CEO and owner
Electro-Pack Inc

Dr. Andre Arsenault
Chief Technology Officer
Opalux

Dr. M. Cynthia Goh
Professor, Chemistry
University of Toronto

Ms. Anna Petrov
R&D Laboratory Tech
Apollo Health and Beauty Care 

Dr. Ravi Ramachandran
Manager, Product Chemistry and Chemical Services
Syngenta

Dr. Rui Resendes
Executive Director
Green Centre Canada