Chemistry is often called the "central science" because it connects disciplines such as biology, physics, geology and environmental science.
York's chemistry program spans the traditional to the new: analytical, physical and organic chemistry to nanomaterials and biological chemistry.
Pharmaceutical & Biological Chemistry Stream
This field combines knowledge of the biological, medical and physical sciences in the study of molecular-level biological process such as protein folding and drug functionality.
Study Option: Materials Chemistry
This field is centered on the rational synthesis of novel functional materials using a large array of existing and new synthetic methods.
Study Option: Analytical Chemistry
This field focuses on the fundamental tools and methods of chemical analysis and separation including instrumentation, miniaturization and computerization in a range of settings.
York helps you succeed in whichever field of Chemistry you explore.
What can you do with a Chemistry degree?
Career Options
Studying chemistry puts you in an excellent position to choose from a wide variety of rewarding careers. Careers may range from forensic scientist to brew master, medical or cosmetic product developer, chemical engineering technologist to textile chemist, environmental policymaker to bacteriologist.
Advanced Study
A chemistry degree also serves as an excellent foundation for advanced study in the health sciences and a number of related areas (medicine, dentistry or pharmacy).
York’s Career Centre provides information about careers with a Chemistry degree. You may also want to check out professional associations for their information on careers in Chemistry: Chemical Institute of Canada, American Chemical Society, Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers and the Canadian Medical Association, to name a few.
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