Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Study how the pharmaceutical industry, designs, synthesizes and develops new drugs.
Study how the pharmaceutical industry, designs, synthesizes and develops new drugs.
Be involved in scientific research that makes a real difference in advancing our understanding of life and how to improve it. Learn the science behind drug design and development. Enjoy the many benefits of small class sizes, such as greater interaction with professors, lab time, personal tutorial sessions, and a great group dynamic.
Download a copy of the Course List below:
For students enrolled prior to Fall 2023 (PDF)
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Academic Advisor
School of Natural Sciences
Telephone: (705) 675-1151 ext. 2100
Email: nat-sci@laurentian.ca
Office: F-519
A flowchart of the program can be found here.
Ontario High School Applicants
Program Prerequisites:
- 1 grade 12 English U/M course; 1 grade 12 4U Advanced Functions; 2 grade 12 U Science courses or 1 Science + 1 Math; 2 other grade 12 U/M courses (Calculus and Chemistry recommended)
- A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
Additional information for applicants who have completed Advanced Placement courses.
Additional information for applicants who have completed the International Baccalaureate.
Applicants from outside an Ontario High School
Canadian High School Applicants from outside Ontario
Canadian Applicants
If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you must complete your application through the Ontario Universities Application Center (OUAC).
For detailed instructions on the application process, see the How to Apply: Canadian Undergraduate Applicants page.
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International Applicants
If you’re an international applicant, you must fill out the International Application Form.
For detailed instructions on the application process, see the How to Apply: International Students page.
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The degree options listed below are for the upcoming academic year, not the current academic year. If you are a current student looking for which courses to take in order to complete your degree options from a previous academic year's curriculum, please consult with an academic advisor.
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Students must follow these regulations in order to meet graduation requirements for the BA or B.Sc.
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
First Year
BIOL 1506E Biology I
BIOL 1507E Biology II
CHMI 1006E General Chemistry I*
CHMI 1007E General Chemistry II
MATH 1036E Calculus I**
MATH 1037E Calculus II
PHYS 1006E Introductory Physics I
PHYS 1007E Introductory Physics II
6 elective credits#
* Students lacking grade 12 4U Chemistry must first take CHMI 1031.
**Students lacking grade 12 4U Advanced Functions or who have attained a grade of less than 60% must first take MATH 1912
Second Year
CHMI 2117E Introductory Quantitative Analysis
CHMI 2227E Biochemistry I
CHMI 2426E Organic Chemistry I
CHMI 2427E Organic Chemistry II
CHMI 2516E Introductory Physical Chemistry I
CHMI 2517E Introductory Physical Chemistry II
STAT 2246E Statistics for Scientists
3 credits from Option List A
6 elective credits#
§This program has a co-op option. Please contact the School of Natural Sciences for more information.
Third Year
BIOL 2105E Human Anatomy and Physiology
CHMI 3116E Instrumental Techniques in Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Sciences
CHMI 3226E Biochemistry II
CHMI 3416E Intermediate Organic Chemistry
NATS 3106E Scientific Writing and Communication
3 credits from Option List A
3 credits from Option List B
3 credits from Option List C
3 elective credits#
§This program has a co-op option. Please contact the School of Natural Sciences for more information.
Fourth Year
JURI 1105E Introduction to Legal Studies
NATS 4005E Honours Thesis*
OR NATS 4106E Lietrature Review and 3cr CHMI at the 3rd or 4th year level
3 credits from Option List A
6 credits from Option List B
6 credits from Option List C
3 elective credits#
* A student must have at least a cumulative GPA of 6 (B) in all CHMI courses to take NATS 4005.
# Students must include 12 credits in the Arts.
Notes:
Students may not exceed 48 credits at the 1000 or 9100 level in their degree program.
SCOM 4006EL is recommended as a general elective.
Option List A
BIOL 2007E Genetics
BIOL 2026E Introduction to Microbiology
BIOL 3026E Applied and Environmental Microbiology
BIOL 3117E Infectious Diseases
BIOL 3346E Ethnobotany
BIOL 3726E Introduction to Animal Histology
BIOL 4986E Medial Endocrinology
NATS 3206E Internship
NSCI 2606E Brain and Behaviour
NSCI 2617E Human Neuropsychology
Option List B
CHMI 3257E Principles of Pharmacology
CHMI 4287E Biochemical Toxicology
CHMI 4446E Drug Design and Development
CHMI 4597E Computer-Aided Molecular Simulations and Chemical Design
Option List C
CHMI 2316E Inorganic Chemistry I
CHMI 3427E Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry
CHMI 3446E Chemical Pharmacognosy
CHMI 4497E Natural Product Chemistry
Co-Op Schedule
In general, there are two times at which students can take a Co-Op placement (see table below):
- a four-month placement during the summer after second year; and
- a twelve to sixteen month placement after third year.
A 2nd year placement is not a requirement for eligibility to enroll in a 3rd year placement.
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Fall term September to December |
Winter term January to April |
Summer May to August |
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First year |
Academic term 1 |
Academic term 2 |
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Second year |
Academic term 3 |
Academic term 4 |
Co-Op 2nd year placement CHMI 0000EL |
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Third year |
Academic term 5 |
Academic term 6 |
Start of 3rd year placement CHMI 0000EL |
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Co-Op year |
3rd year placement CHMI 0000-EL |
3rd year placement CHMI 0000-EL |
3rd year placement CHMI 0000-EL |
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Fourth year |
Academic term 7 |
Academic term 8 |
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Students who successfully complete 16 months (four terms of CHMI 0000EL) of Co-Op are eligible to receive a discipline specific Co-Op degree. This will appear on their university transcript.