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.
Academic Advisor
Dr. Eric Gauthier
Telephone: 705.675.1151 x 2119
Email: egauthier@laurentienne.ca
Office: Science I Building, S-220
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
International Applicants
International students will use the undergraduate application form linked below. International students will need to fill out the international application form. International students should disregard the information below and follow the link for specific instructions.
How To Complete An International ApplicationHow to Apply
1. Know what type of OUAC application you will need to complete
The Ontario Universities Application Center (OUAC) processes applications for admission to Laurentian University. International students will need to fill out the international application form
Ontario Highschool Students
If you are currently attending an Ontario high school, you will be required to use the 101 Application.
How To Complete A 101 ApplicationOther Undergraduate Applicants
Out of province applicants,mature students, and college and university transfers will complete the 105 Application.
How To Complete A 105 Application2. Review your program entry requirements carefully
Ensure that you meet the prerequisites for each program that you are applying to. This information is covered under the Admissions Requirements section on our programs page. For example the Architecture program, at the undergraduate level requires a Portfolio submission. Please review the Admission Requirements section for your program page before you apply.
3. Login to the OUAC website and complete your application
Ontario Highschool Students (101 Applicants)
You will require a PIN from your school guidance team to access and complete the application. Go to the 101 Login Portal link and use your PIN to create a new account. Once completed, please follow the 101 Application Guide to complete your application.
101 Students, Apply NowOther Undergraduate Applicants (105 Applicants)
Out of province applicants, mature students, and college and university transfers will complete the 105 application. You can learn more here 105 Application Guide. Follow this link to the 105 Portal and create a new account.
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Learn more on our how to apply to undergraduate programs page.
Detailed How To ApplyFor Current Students
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 or PHYS 1206E Physics for the Life Science I
PHYS 1007E Introductory Physics II or PHYS 1207E Physics for the Life Science II
6 elective credits#
* Students lacking grade 12 4U Chemistry must first take CHMI 1041.
** Students obtaining a minimum grade of 80% in CHMI 1006 may take CHMI 2117 instead of CHMI 1007
***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
9 credits from Option List A
* Students having already taken CHMI 2117 in lieu of CHMI 1007 must take a 3 credit CHMI elective.
§This program has a co-op option. Please contact the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry for more information.
Third Year
CHMI 3116E Instrumental Techniques in Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Sciences
CHMI 3226E Biochemistry II
CHMI 3416E Intermediate Organic Chemistry
9 credits from Option List A
6 credits from Option List B
6 elective credits#
§This program has a co-op option. Please contact the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry for more information.
Fourth Year
CHMI 4615E Research and Seminar
JURI 1105E Introduction to Legal Studies or PHIL 2345E Bioethics: Human Life Issues
9 credits from Option List B
9 elective credits#
# Students must include 12 credits in the Arts.
Option List A
BIOL 2007E Genetics
BIOL 2026E Introduction to Microbiology
BIOL 2105E Human Anatomy and Physiology
BIOL 3026E Applied and Environmental Microbiology
BIOL 3117E Infectious Diseases
BIOL 3346E Ethnobotany
BIOL 3726E Introduction to Animal Histology
PSYC 2606E Brain and Behaviour
PSYC 2617E Human Neuropsychology
PSYC 3506E Neuropharmacology
Option List B
CHMI 3257E Principles of Pharmacology
CHMI 3446E Chemical Pharmacognosy
CHMI 4287E Biochemical Toxicology
CHMI 4446E Drug Design and Development
CHMI 4496E Physical Organic Chemistry
CHMI 4497E Natural Product Chemistry
CHMI 4597E Computer-Aided Molecular Simulations and Chemical Design
Note: Students may not exceed 48 credits at the 1000 or 9100 level in their degree program.
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.