Overview

Chemistry is the science that uses a molecular approach to study properties and transformations of the materials of living and non-living systems.

• Three and four-year (Honours) programs lead to a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

• Students can specialize in environmental chemistry, geochemistry, industrial chemistry and materials chemistry

• Pharmaceutical chemistry option available

• Nationally-accredited programs include formal lectures and lab sessions providing a hands-on approach to instrumentation

• Emphasis on problem-solving and communication skills prepares students for many challenging careers in today’s technology-oriented society

• Possibility of working on research projects with professors at the university or with scientists in the local mining industry, at the Northeastern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre and the Northern Ontario School of Medicine

First-year course overview

CHMI 1006 – Chemistry I + lab*

CHMI 1007 – Chemistry II + lab**

PHYS 1006 – Introductory Physics I + lab

PHYS 1007 – Introductory Physics II + lab

MATH 1036 – Calculus I***

MATH 1037 – Calculus II

+ electives (6 cr) in humanities

+ electives (6 cr) in social sciences

* Students enrolled in the specialized program in chemistry, or the Pharmaceutical option or the General program (3 year) obtaining a minimum of 80% in

CHMI 1006 – Chemistry I may take CHMI 2117 – Intro to Quantitative Analysis instead of CHMI 1007 – Chemistry II.

** Students without Grade 12 U-level chemistry or the equivalent must take CHMI 1041 – Chemical Concepts prior to CHMI 1006 – Chemistry I

*** Students with a grade of 60% or less in Grade 12 U-level calculus or the equivalent must take MATH 1912 – Elementary Calculus prior to MATH 1036 – Calculus I

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements based on Grade 12 4U/M courses:

• 1 English

• 1 advanced functions

• 2 sciences or 1 science + 1 math

• 2 other courses

• Minimum average of 70%

 

Employment Prospects

Senior chemist in industrial setting, chief chemist for a steel manufacturer, pharmacist, project and research leader, university professor, teacher, drug controller, physician, surgeon, dentist, veterinarian, research in oceanography, computer programmer for a mining company, programmer analyst, waste disposal consultant, hospital staff radiologist, environmental monitoring and remediation, food industry, graduate studies, plastic and petrochemical industry, public service, quality assurance and quality control, research institutes…

 

Relevant graduate study opportunities at Laurentian:

M.Sc. Chemical Sciences

Credit Transfer

Credit transfer opportunities are available from other recognized postsecondary institutions and are typically evaluated on an individual basis. Some fast-tracking opportunities also exist.