Chemistry and Biochemistry

Undergraduate Studies

Our department offers Bachelor of Science (BSc) and Honours Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) degrees in Biochemistry and Chemistry. We also offer a BSc degree in Chemical Technology in collaboration with SIAST (Kelsey Campus). Students can also pursue a minor in Biochemistry or Chemistry. Students in our department have numerous opportunities to do research in all areas of chemistry and biochemistry. Students can also obtain work experience while completing their degree programs through our co-operative education program.

Find additional information on undergraduate programs and chemistry or biochemistry courses available in the official academic calendar. In cases of discrepancy between information posted here and the academic calendar, the information in the academic calendar will be considered definitive.

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Our Programs

BSc Honours in Chemistry

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A. Chemistry (57 hr)

CHEM 104
CHEM 105
CHEM 140
CHEM 210
CHEM 215
CHEM 230
CHEM 241
CHEM 250
CHEM 251
CHEM 312
CHEM 330
CHEM 340
CHEM 360
CHEM 401
CHEM 402
CHEM 4xx
CHEM 4xx
CHEM 3xx or 4xx
BIOC 220

B. Science (30 hr)

SCI 099 (Note: This is a required 0 credit hours course)
BIOL 100
CS 110 or 115
MATH 110
MATH 111
MATH 122
MATH 213
PHYS 109 or 111
PHYS 119 or 112
Science elective
Science elective

C. Arts/Fine Arts (18 hr)

ENGL 100
ENGL 110
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D. Open Electives (15 hr)

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BSc in Chemistry

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A. Chemistry (48 hr)

CHEM 104
CHEM 105
CHEM 140
CHEM 210
CHEM 215
CHEM 230
CHEM 241
CHEM 250
CHEM 251
CHEM 312
CHEM 330
CHEM 340
CHEM 360
CHEM 4xx
CHEM 4xx
BIOC 220

B. Science (36 hr)

SCI 099 (Note: This is a required 0 credit hours course)
BIOL 100
CS 110 or 115
MATH 110
MATH 111
MATH 122
MATH 213
PHYS 109 or 111
PHYS 119 or 112
Science elective
Science elective
Science elective
Science elective

C. Arts/Fine Arts (18 hr)

ENGL 100
ENGL 110
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D. Open Electives (18 hr)

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Minor in Chemistry

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Required courses (24 credit hours):

CHEM 104
CHEM 105
CHEM 140
CHEM 210
CHEM 230
CHEM 250
CHEM 2xx
CHEM 3xx

BSc Hons in Biochemistry

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A. Biochemistry/Chemistry/Biology (66 hr)

BIOC 220
BIOC 221
BIOC 321
BIOC 3xx
BIOC 3xx or 4xx
BIOC 3xx or 4xx
BIOC 401
BIOC 402
BIOC 4xx
BIOC 4xx
BIOL 100
BIOL 101
BIOL 205
BIOL 224, 266 or 378*
BIOL 305
BIOL 310
CHEM 104
CHEM 105
CHEM 140
CHEM 210
CHEM 215 or 250
CHEM 241

B. Science (24 hr)

SCI 099 (Note: This is a required 0 credit hours course)
CS 110 or 115
MATH 110
MATH 111
PHYS 109 or 111
STAT 160
Science elective
Science elective
Science elective

C. Arts/Fine Arts (18 hr)

ENGL 100
ENGL 110
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D. Open Electives (12 hr)

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BSc in Biochemistry

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A. Biochemistry/Chemistry/Biology (60 hr)

BIOC 220
BIOC 221
BIOC 321
BIOC 3xx
BIOC 3xx or 4xx
BIOC 3xx or 4xx
BIOC 4xx
BIOC 4xx
BIOL 100
BIOL 101
BIOL 205
BIOL 224, 266 or 378*
BIOL 305
BIOL 310
CHEM 104
CHEM 105
CHEM 140
CHEM 210
CHEM 215 or 250
CHEM 241

B. Science (24 hr)

SCI 099 (Note: This is a required 0 credit hours course)
CS 110 or 115
MATH 110
MATH 111
PHYS 109 or 111
STAT 160
Science elective
Science elective
Science elective

C. Arts/Fine Arts (18 hr)

ENGL 100
ENGL 110
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D. Open Electives (18 hr)

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Minor in Biochemistry

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Required courses (24 credit hours):

CHEM 104
CHEM 105
CHEM 140
CHEM 210
BIOC 220
BIOC 221
BIOC 321
BIOC xxx or BIOL xxx

Courses

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Honours Program

The honours research courses give students experience in scientific research, and an appreciation for how research is performed.

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Co-op Program

For students interested in work experience as part of their undergraduate education, we offer a Co-operative Work/Study program.

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