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Chemistry - BSc (Hons)

Chemistry - BSc (Hons)

Degree: Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Faculty: Faculty of Science

Requirements: Grades-Only
Grade range: Low 70s1
Experiential learning: Co-op available
Full-time formats: 4 Year | 5-Year Co-op

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Is this degree for you?

Chemists create new and useful materials and products, help protect the environment and fight diseases. In our Chemistry degree program, you’ll learn about matter and energy and how they interact, using and applying research to improve quality of life. 

Program highlights include access to fully equipped labs, an optional independent laboratory research project and a paid co-op option. You can also customize your degree with an option in Applied Physics or an optional specialization in Management Sciences.

This is one of three bachelor of science programs that share a first-year foundation.

 Accreditation: 

  • Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC)

Option:

  • Applied Physics

Optional specialization:

  • Management Sciences


“I gained a lot of experience working with different instruments, equipment and procedures in the lab environment but beyond all of that, I learned perseverance—how to get good at analyzing and solving problems.”
- Reese Grandy, Chemistry, Class of 2023


After you graduate with this degree

🎓 Further education:

  • Dentistry
  • Law
  • Medicine
  • Molecular Science (MSc)
  • Pharmacy

Visit graduate and postdoctoral studies.

 Career possibilities:

  • Biochemist
  • Clinical trials manager
  • Data scientist
  • Environmental chemist
  • Food chemist

💼 Employer possibilities:

  • Apotex
  • Estée Lauder
  • EllisDon
  • Maple Leaf Foods
  • Ontario Power Generation


Academic requirements

This is a Grades-Only program. Admission decisions for Grades-Only programs are based on academic performance.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with a minimum of six Grade 12 U or M courses including the following program specific requirements.

Typically, a minimum overall average of 70% establishes eligibility for admission consideration; subject to competition individual programs may require higher prerequisite grades and/or higher overall averages:

  • English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Two of Physics (SPH4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) or Biology (SBI4U)
  • Note: the minimum grade(s) required in the subject prerequisites (normally in the 65-70% range) will be determined subject to competition

Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page.

Find your requirements 

Tuition and fees range 2024-2025

For detailed fees information, visit tuition and fees by program.

Full-time format:

Ontario students: $7,236 - $9,749
Out-of-province students: $8,412 - $11,396
International students: $35,072 - $35,132

First-year courses

Here is a preview of first-year courses based on the available undergraduate calendar information.

1st Semester

REQUIRED:

REQUIRED GROUP 1: One course from the following:

  • CPS 109 Computer Science I
  • CPS 118 Introductory Programming for Scientists


* This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. 

2nd Semester

REQUIRED:

LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.

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Faculty of Science

Welcome to Toronto Metropolitan University’s Faculty of Science, a powerhouse of leading-edge applied research and education located in the heart of Downtown Toronto. Our seven undergraduate programs are a careful blend of scientific theory and hands-on practice, each leading to an Honours Bachelor of Science university degree. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow your knowledge, connect the dots and learn new skills in an innovative and collaborative scientific community at TMU.

Faculty of Science
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Student spotlight

Making a difference at the intersection of science and entrepreneurship

Chemistry alumna, Reese Grandy is using her chemistry knowledge to help STEM students succeed.

 

Reese Grandy, Chemistry, Class of 2023 

Read more: Making a difference

Reese Grandy in a lab coat, goggles and gloves working in a lab.


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Notes:

  1. Actual minimum grade ranges required for fall 2025 admission/wait list consideration will be determined based on grades and qualifications presented by the applicant pool as they become available. Required grade ranges may fluctuate from year to year (up or down) as a result of competition. Applicants not educated in Ontario may present the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. TMU reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.

Disclaimer: 

While every effort is made to ensure accuracy on this site, in the event of a discrepancy, TMU's current Undergraduate Calendar is the official reference.