Chemistry
Welcome
Chemistry is known as the central science. From the experimental to the theoretical, our program exposes you to all major fields of chemistry: physical, analytical, organic, inorganic and chemical biology. Students use modern laboratories and teaching environments to gain hands-on experimental understanding.
The Chemistry program offers optional specializations in Chemical Biology and Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
Students in our program gain important problem-solving skills for the 21st century. Graduates may also pursue advanced degrees in medicine, law, business, education, and research-based Master of Science and PhD programs.
News
All news![Ontario Tech University major entrance scholarship recipients for the 2024-2025 academic year (clockwise from upper left): Thirn Bhavan, Chloe Bogaert, Gianluca Quarto, Emily Smith, Nathan Sidlauskas and Zakkariya Rehman (note: photo not available for international student and Global Leadership Award recipient Fareeha Rehman).](https://news.ontariotechu.ca/archives/2024/07/images/ro-major-scholarship-winners-2024-thumbnail.jpg)
July 2, 2024
Introducing Ontario Tech University’s 2024-2025 major scholarship recipients
![Dr. Ken Wilson, incoming Dean, Faculty of Science, Ontario Tech University.](https://news.ontariotechu.ca/archives/2024/06/images/thumbnail-ken-wilson.jpg)
June 27, 2024
Distinguished plant biochemist and student success champion appointed Dean of Ontario Tech’s Faculty of Science
![Ontario Tech University researcher Dr. Denina Simmons, Canada Research Chair in Aquatic Toxicology; and Assistant Professor, Faculty of Science.](https://news.ontariotechu.ca/archives/2024/06/images/vpri-crc-renewal-denina-simmons-thumbnail.jpg)
June 14, 2024
Ontario Tech expert preparing for second term as the leading national researcher in Aquatic Toxicology
![Taylor Flood received the Ridgeback Award at the Annual Employee Awards Celebration event on May 7.](https://news.ontariotechu.ca/archives/2024/05/images/5679_hr_employeeexcellenceawards_2024-thumbnail.jpg)
May 22, 2024
Ontario Tech University honours faculty and staff for their exemplary service