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BA/BS in Medicinal Chemistry

University of New Brunswick

Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada•QS 2027 #677 =

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University of New Brunswick offers BA/BS in Medicinal Chemistry, a bachelor's degree in Chemistry programme in Fredericton, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years.

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Chemistry
Duration: 4 years

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: unb.ca ·

Program details

Overview

UNB Fredericton's Medicinal Chemistry program is a Bachelor of Science option within the Department of Chemistry, nationally accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry. It is offered as a four-year Major or Honours program; the Honours option is recommended for students planning graduate study or careers in the health professions or pharmaceutical industry, and includes Honours by Thesis and Honours by Course tracks. After a common first year, students complete Second, Third and Fourth Year requirements totalling roughly 76 to 83 credit hours of chemistry, 12 credit hours of biology and 3 credit hours of mathematics, with the remainder in electives. Upper-year courses cover organic chemistry, biochemistry and topics specific to drug design and pharmaceutical chemistry. Graduates commonly pursue careers or further study related to chemistry, health professions, biochemistry and pharmaceutical research.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission to the Medicinal Chemistry program follows UNB's general entrance requirements for the Science area of study, set through UNB's admission requirements tool based on the applicant's home region and curriculum (select 'Science'). The admission average is calculated from the applicant's overall average in university-preparatory high school courses, and a pass is required in each subject counted toward admission. The program itself carries national accreditation from the Canadian Society for Chemistry.

About University of New Brunswick

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1785
Students: 10,633
QS rank: #677 =
Programs: 167
Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Medicinal Chemistry award?

University of New Brunswick awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Chemistry on completion of this programme.

How long does BA/BS in Medicinal Chemistry take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

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