Chemistry - BSc (Hons)
Full-time formats:
• 4 Year
• 5-Year Co-op
Part-time formats:
N/A
Requirements:
Grades-Only
Grade range:
Mid 70s
Faculty:
Faculty of Science
Experiential learning:
Co-op available
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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.
Experiential learning opportunities: Co-op available
You’ll gain experience through fully equipped labs, an optional independent laboratory research project and an optional paid co-op. You can also customize your degree with an option in Applied Physics or an optional specialization in Management Sciences.
This is one of 3 bachelor of science programs (Biology, Chemistry, Medical Physics) that share a first-year foundation.
Accreditation:
- Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC)
Option:
- Applied Physics
Optional specialization:
- Management Sciences
The following is a preview of first-year courses based on the available current academic undergraduate calendar for this program.
1st Semester
* This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
Career possibilities:
- Biochemist
- Clinical trials manager
- Data scientist
- Environmental chemist
- Food chemist
Employer possibilities:
- Apotex
- Estée Lauder
- EllisDon
- Maple Leaf Foods
- Ontario Power Generation
Further education:
- Dentistry
- Law
- Medicine
- Molecular Science (MSc)
- Pharmacy
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Chemistry alumna, Reese Grandy is using her chemistry knowledge to help STEM students succeed.
Reese Grandy, Chemistry, Class of 2023
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This is a Grades-Only program. Admission decisions for Grades-Only programs are based on academic performance.
Academic requirements for full-time, 4-year program
To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%
- Completion of the following required Grade 12 U courses (minimum grade of 65% in each):
- English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
- Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
- 2 of Physics (SPH4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) or Biology (SBI4U)
An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year (it depends on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available). The grade range at the top of this page represents the average required in previous years.
Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page. If you haven’t been educated in Ontario, you may be considered with the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. TMU reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.
Tuition and fees range 2025-2026
For detailed fees info, visit tuition and fees by program and costs to expect.
Full-time format:
Ontario: $7,284 - $9,796
Out-of-province: $8,823 - $11,954
International: $36,815 - $36,875
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“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
Welcome to Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)’s Faculty of Science, a powerhouse of leading-edge applied research and education located in the heart of downtown Toronto. Our 8 undergraduate programs are a careful blend of scientific theory and experience, 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.
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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.