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Chemistry at Western is designed to provide a foundation in the major themes of modern chemistry as applied to the natural, industrial and commercial worlds. This foundation allows for advanced studies in a wide range of research areas, from materials to energy, synthesis, biology, and biochemistry.
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YOUR STUDIES
Common first year.
Honours Specialization in Chemistry, Honours Specialization in Biochemistry and Chemistry
Chemistry
Full-time
In person
Yes
Yes
Required
Independent Final-Year Research Project.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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Grade ranges are guidance, rather than a guarantee of admission. Some programs list university-level entry or progression requirements.
An average of at least 70% in 3.0 principal courses, with no mark less than 60% in any course including: Chemistry 1301A/B, Chemistry 1302A/B, 1.0 course from: (Physics 1201A/B or Physics 1401A/B or Physics 1501A/B or the former Physics 1028A/B or the former Physics 1301A/B) and (Physics 1202A/B or Physics 1402A/B or Physics 1502A/B or the former Physics 1029A/B or the former Physics 1302A/B), 1.0 course from: (Calculus 1000A/B or Calculus 1500A/B or Numerical and Mathematical Methods 1412A/B or the former Applied Mathematics 1412A/B) and (Applied Mathematics 1201A/B or Calculus 1301A/B or Calculus 1501A/B or Mathematics 1600A/B or Mathematics 1700A/B or Mathematics 1229A/B or Numerical and Mathematical Methods 1411A/B or Numerical and Mathematical Methods 1414A/B or the former Applied Mathematics 1411A/B or the former Applied Mathematics 1414A/B), or the former Applied Mathematics 1413.
These are university-level requirements. They do not establish the high-school courses needed for first-year admission.
Ontario high-school entry, September 2027: low to mid-80s for the Science entry route. This is a published first-year guideline; admission is competitive. Using this route for the listed program is a planning assumption; later module entry and progression have separate requirements.
Required
Student Center.
Not required
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
This program facilitates paid, career-related placements for qualified students, offering full-time work terms ranging in duration from 4 to 16 months, starting as early as the summer term after year 2. Graduation is normally delayed by one year while the student acquires marketable skills and accumulates a minimum of 12 months of co-op work experience.
Yes
Enrolled as a full-time* student in the Faculty of Science or BMSc Program at Western. Currently in: A 4-year degree, Year 2** or Year 3 (or Year 4 if student has remaining course work after co-op to complete degree), In good standing with the Dean's Office, Returning to at least 2.0 courses at Western after the co-op to continue their undergraduate degree, Have a cumulative average of at least 60%.
Yes
No
CAREER PATHWAYS
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Pharmacologist, Quality Control Technician, Technical Writer
Not specified
TUITION & FEES
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$6,050.00 CAD
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