Explore Pharmaceutical Chemistry at Laurentian University

Thinking of a Career in Pharmacy or Healthcare?

The Honours Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Chemistry program combines theory with real, hands-on skills.

With courses in chemistry, molecular biology, and drug design, you’ll graduate with a versatile science degree and a strong foundation if you plan to become a pharmacist (PharmD programs) or pursue medical school.

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400+ Hours of Practical Experience

Gain practical skills and experience with over 400 hours of required lab work, an honours thesis, and an optional internship.
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Earn Money While You Study

Take the co-op option of the program to participate in paid co-ops with local businesses, preparing you to build the valuable skills and connections needed to enter the workforce or professional schools.
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Graduate With A Versatile Degree

With a Bachelor of Science degree, you can immediately enter the workforce or continue to graduate studies.

You'll also solid foundation for research, medical school, pharmacy school, dental school, optometry school, veterinary school, and even law school.

More About The Program

Admission Requirements

Ontario High School Applicants:

  • Minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best Grade 12 U/M courses.
  • Prerequisites:
    • One Grade 12 English U/M course
    • One Grade 12 4U Advanced Functions
    • Two Grade 12 U Science courses (or one Science + one Math)
    • Two other Grade 12 U/M courses (Calculus and Chemistry recommended).

Intakes

Start your studies in any trimester!

Intakes for this program are:

  • Fall (September)
  • Winter (January)
  • Spring (May)
     

Tuition Fees

Benefit from some of the lowest tuition fees in Ontario!

Estimated Total Tuition Per Year for Canadian Applicants: $6,120.31*

*Does not include student fees. For more information about tuition and fees, see the Undergraduate Tuition page and the Incidental and Administrative Fees page.

Why You’ll Love Studying at Laurentian

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Nature Right Outside Your Labs

Our campus is bordered by 5 freshwater lakes and surrounded by the 700-acre Lake Laurentian Conservation Area.

Step out of the lab to study by the lake, recharge on over 40 km of hiking trails, paddle across the water in the summer, or skate outdoors between classes in the winter.
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Study in Northern Ontario's Regional Health Care Hub

Sudbury is a primary healthcare center for Northern Ontario and is home to major medical centers like Health Sciences North and the Health Sciences North Research Institute.

Once you graduate, you'll have solid local job options in clinical research, analytical labs, and medical science.
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Receive Up To $20,000 Over Four Years

High-achieving Canadian high school applicants are automatically considered for generous entrance scholarships based on their admission average.

Curious where a Pharmaceutical Chemistry degree could take you?

Get more information about the program and Laurentian University.
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