BA/BS in Biological and Pharmaceutical Chemistry

The Biological and Pharmaceutical Chemistry major combines chemical methodology with the biological sciences, covering environmental chemistry and organic reactivity alongside biomedical physiology. Students gain hands-on laboratory experience with analytical instruments, including an undergraduate nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer, and take courses such as Introduction to Toxicology and Analytical Chemistry I and II. Third-year students with an interest in pharmacy may complete a semester of additional training at Seneca College through a partnership with the University of Guelph. A co-op option extends the program to four and a half years and includes four work terms. Graduates pursue careers including cancer researcher, green chemical manufacturer, cosmetic analyst, and pharmacist. Related major options include Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biomedical Science, and Biomedical Toxicology. The program combines chemistry laboratory training with coursework relevant to pharmaceutical development and testing.