Department of Chemistry
Learn and create the chemistry of tomorrow
Interested in our undergraduate chemistry program, award-winning teachers, modern lab facilities, or wondering about real-life learning opportunities in co-op and research labs?
Or perhaps you’re investigating innovative graduate research opportunities in the creation of new therapeutics, catalysts, materials, and nanotechnology using state-of-the art instrumentation to probe surfaces, fast reactions, and complex dynamics.
No matter what your focus, our inspiring team of students, staff, and faculty create the perfect environment for learning and creating the chemistry of tomorrow. Whatever your interests, we’re proud to have this chance to showcase our programs and achievements. Please contact us if you have further questions.
News & Events
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50th Anniversary Reunion
- Join us September 28-30 to celebrate 50 years of Great Chemistry (pdf).
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Congratulations to Professor Frank van Veggel, inaugural (2012) winner of the CSC's Award for Research Excellence in Materials Chemistry. - NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards: Applications due January 31.
Faculty of Science Undergraduate Research Award: Applications due February 15. -
Enter our competition to get a photo you've taken on the cover of one of the first year lecture books, and win some great prizes! 3 grand prizes and 15 winners in total. See the flyer for details (pdf). - Fall 2011 (pdf).
Spend a summer on Canada's beautiful West Coast!
Photo competition!
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