Program description
Chemistry is the science concerned with the properties of atoms and molecules, of which all matter is composed. Chemistry is important for all aspects of the material world - food production; the manufacture of medicines, textiles, and plastics; energy production; identifying environmental problems and remedies; and understanding the workings of living organisms.
The Honours and cooperative work-study (co-op) programs provide experience in government, private sector and research laboratories.
Program options
Degree options
B. Sc. Bachelor of Science, Honours in Chemistry - 4 years
B. Sc. elor of Science, Honours in Chemistry (Co-op) - 5 years
B. Sc. Bachelor of Science, Major in Chemistry - 4 years
B. Sc. Bachelor of Science, Major in Chemistry (Co-op) - 5 years
B. Sc. Chemistry Focus Bachelor of Science General Degree - 3 years
Program options
B. Sc. Joint Honours in Chemistry/Physics
The Chemistry Honours and Major degrees include focus area options in:
- Bioanalytical
- Biopharmaceutical
- Biophysical
- Environmental
- Materials Science
- Organic
- Physical
- Quantum/Computational
Interesting courses and unique opportunities
The Department offers courses and research in virtually every area of chemistry, from theoretical to hardcore organic synthesis, from spectroscopy of interstellar molecules to the shape of proteins in your body, from the crystal structures of ionic conductors at 1000 degrees C to the accumulation of mercury in the arctic environment.
The Department combines Chemistry and Biochemistry (as one of few in Canada), hence there are options to mix and match Chemistry and Biochemistry courses. Many courses include laboratory components to develop skills in scientific techniques.
Research opportunities
You can experience research first-hand for several summers through Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA) and in an honours research project in your last year of undergraduate studies. If you enjoy the experience, you can go on and do your own real independent research project in a Masters or PhD program.
Co-op options
Cooperative work-study options for Major and Honours programs
Note
The Department combines Chemistry and Biochemistry (as one of few in Canada), hence there are options to mix and match Chemistry and Biochemistry courses. Many courses include laboratory components to develop skills in scientific techniques.
Professional opportunities
- Industry (food, energy, plastics, pharmaceuticals)
- Government (environmental, agriculture)
- Academia
Note
Opportunities also exist in the public service of Canada e.g. in the National Research Council Institutes. A degree in Chemistry provides an opportunity to pursue graduate school (M.Sc. or Ph.D.). It also provides a solid foundation for professional schools, such as Medicine, Pharmacy and Dentistry.
Admission requirements & prerequisites Direct entry option This entry option is open to high school students or high school graduates who have not completed any university or college courses. Specific program requirements will vary; details of these requirements are available on each program’s application page. Advanced entry option 24 credit hours in U1 (or an approved bachelors program) High school prerequisites High school prerequisites: Depending on major, may include Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S, Physics 40S, Pre-Calculus Math or Applied Math 40S Many programs will require or recommend specific high school courses over and above their admission requirements. These high school prerequisites are not always required to enter the program, but they must be completed to enrol in certain university courses within it. If a student does not have a particular prerequisite when they enter the program, they may complete an equivalent upgrading course at university that will satisfy the prerequisite requirement. More details on admission requirements, application dates and the application process are available on the Faculty of Science apply for admission page.
This entry option is open to students who have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours of university level study. Specific program requirements will vary; details of these requirements are available on each program’s application page.
What is unique about this program at the U of M?
Chemistry at the University of Manitoba is organized in traditional specializations including: Analytical, Biochemical, Inorganic, Organic, and Physical/Theoretical Chemistry. It is one of few Chemistry departments in Canada that includes Biochemistry. Research is clustered around two main themes (Health and Materials). There is close collaboration with the Department of Microbiology and the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources and strong links to other programs in Science, Medicine and Engineering. The program is a good preparation for graduate studies and all Honours students do a Research Project.
The Chemistry Department offers the only graduate program in Chemistry in the Province of Manitoba. In addition, the undergraduate programs in Chemistry and Biochemistry are the only programs in the Province of Manitoba which are accredited by the Canadian Society of Chemistry.
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