Welcome to the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department

Explore the exciting opportunities available in our department. Whether you want to do your undergraduate studies, pursue higher degrees or learn about biochemistry/chemistry, our department is an exciting place to be, to study, to do research and to sharpen your knowledge.

Small class sizes are an advantage!

• Better interaction between professors and students
• Interactive laboratory sessions 
• More tutorial sessions
• Positive group dynamics
• STUDENT SUCCESS INCREASES
  

Programs include:

• Undergraduate degree in Chemistry (3 yr and 4 yr)
• Undergraduate degree in Biochemistry (4 yr)
• Master in Chemical Sciences
• Ph.D. in Biomolecular Sciences
  
• NEW for 2011:
  • Ph.D. in Material Science
  •  Major and minor:
    • Chemistry
    • Biochemistry

The following indicators show a dynamic department that is continuously growing and providing a great environment for learning minds. 

• 18 faculty members most of which are bilingual
• 50 peer reviewed articles since 2009
• one Canada Research Chair in Genomics and Bioinformatics: Dr. Thomas Merritt   
• 11 faculty members cross-appointed with 
  • Engineering, Human Kinetics, Forensic Science and Psychology
  • Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM)
  • Regional Cancer Program - Tumour Biology group
  • Mining Innovation, Rehabilitation and Applied Research Corporation (MIRARCO)

Dr Nelson Belzile, Chairman

nbelzile@laurentian.ca

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