Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Honours) - Materials Chemistry

York University

Chemistry sometimes is called the "central science" because it connects sciences to each other, such as biology, physics, geology and environmental science. At York, our chemistry program spans the traditional to the new: analytical, physical and organic chemistry to nanomaterials and biological chemistry. We offer a stream in Pharmaceutical & Biological Chemistry that combines knowledge of the biological, medical and physical sciences in the study of molecular-level biological process such as protein folding and drug functionality.Chemistry influences our daily lives from the tools we use and the materials which we surround ourselves with to the medicinal and personal products we use to maintain our health and fitness. York’s cutting-edge program recognizes the most recent developments in chemistry such as proteomics and nanotechnology. The stream in Pharmaceutical & Biological Chemistry explores the interaction between biological systems and chemicals such as pharmaceuticals. York’s professors are devoted to teaching and are very active in the forefront of research. In first year, you are offered personalized assistance in a small group setting. Chemistry provides excellent preparation for entrance to professional schools in the health sciences (including medicine, dentistry or pharmacy), graduate studies and research in all areas of chemistry, and career paths in the chemical or pharmaceutical sectors of industry, business and government.