Choose a career that will allow you to make a real difference in people’s lives. Pharmaceutical chemistry is the study of chemicals that are used to create medicines. It focuses on how these chemicals are made, how they work in the body, and how they can help treat or prevent diseases. Scientists in pharmaceutical chemistry work to design new drugs, test them for safety, and make sure they are effective in treating health problems. As a student in the Pharmaceutical Chemistry program, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of drug structure, property and mode of action. In the first two years of the program, you’ll gain a strong foundation in the basic principles of chemistry. You’ll then use this knowledge in the final two years to gain a deep understanding of subjects such as medicinal chemistry, biochemical toxicology, drug design and development, pharmacology, and many more.
Which department am I in?
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture
Study options
Full Time
(4 Years)
Tuition fees
CAD$29,479.53 (17,87,830)
per year
Incidental and GSA Fees - Full-Time Incidental and SGA Fees Per Year - $1,069.78
Application deadline
Expected August 2027
Start date
January 2027
Venue
Sudbury Campus
935 Ramsey Lake Rd,
Sudbury,
Ontario,
P3E 2C6, Central Canada, Canada
Entry requirements
For international students
Applicants require the successful completion of a secondary school diploma with the equivalent course requirements as Ontario applicants listed in the Grade 12 course equivalencies by Province section below.. Applicants from the Province of Quebec require a minimum of one full year of the Collège designment general et professional (CEGEP) program. Those who have completed more than one year of a CEGEP program will be considered for admission with advanced standing.. Applicants from other provinces or territories require a completed Grade 12 with a minimum 70% average. International Baccalaureate (IB) - Achieve a score of 4 or higher in English A: Literature or English A: Language & Literature (HL or SL) Note: English B does not meet the proficiency requirement.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.