Chemistry is at the heart of the development of many of the beneficial technologies that we take for granted, from improved crop yields to energy-saving light emitting diodes. Increasingly, chemistry in academia and industry is being practiced in a more sustainable way, following the 12 rules Green Chemistry.
This means developing processes that are fundamentally more efficient, increasingly using renewable feedstocks, employing water as an environmentally friendly solvent, generating less waste, and ensuring that waste is non-toxic and can be processed by the environment. The Honours Sustainable Chemistry program provides students with a uniquely integrated and inquiry-based approach to research and problem-solving in chemistry and chemistry-related areas.
The traditional practices of Chemistry are examined through the lens of sustainability, with the objective to develop students who can identify and implement better ways to practice chemistry. In this program, students may choose to focus on experimental work, with access to elite analytical laboratory facilities with some of the most modern instrumentation found in any university in Canada.
Program Types
Honours Applied Bachelor of Science
Degree at Graduation
Unlimited Enrollment
Co-op Program
Beginning at Level 3
Admission Requirements
Completion of any Level 1 program with a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 including:
- 2 courses from CHEM 1A03, 1AA3, 1E03 with an average of at least 6.0
- 1 course From MATH 1A03, 1LS3, 1M03, 1MM3, 1X03, 1ZA3
- 2 courses from from the Science 1 Course List
Typical Second-Year Courses
CHEM 2SC3
Sustainable Chemistry – Green Chemistry
CHEM 2A03
Quantitative Chemical Analysis
CHEM 2II3
Introductory Inorganic Chemistry: Structure and Bonding
CHEM 2OD3
Synthesis and Function of Organic Molecules
CHEM 2OG3
Structure and Reactivity of Organic Molecules
CHEM 2P03
Applications of Physical Chemistry,
CHEM 2Q03
Inquiry for Chemistry
Career Opportunities
Honours Sustainable Chemistry students develop a range of skills that are easily transferred to a wide range of careers.
Graduates have pursued careers in the following areas:
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Pharmacy
- Advanced Materials
- Nanotechnology
- Radiochemistry
- Bioanalytical Chemistry
- Environmental Chemistry
- Green Chemistry
- Biotechnology
- Forensic Science
- Computational Chemistry