Chemistry
Chemistry at Western is designed to provide a foundation in the major themes of modern chemistry as applied to the natural, industrial and commercial worlds. This foundation allows for advanced studies in a wide range of research areas, from materials to energy, synthesis, biology, and biochemistry.
If you like solving puzzles, you will enjoy piecing together the information provided by interactions of light with matter to determine the structures of your new creations!
Do you want to explore the chemistry of materials and be part of the development of innovative substances for sports, medicine, alternative energy and the environment?
Do you want to understand the chemistry of living systems which helps us to understand life?
To learn more about all of our modules see Modules at a Glance.
What You’ll Learn
A degree in chemistry at Western means learning the tools and techniques of chemistry along with the theoretical background required to interpret experimental results and develop new reaction pathways and compounds. The broad range of knowledge acquired and the numeracy, deductive and inductive skills secured are key in the development of our career-ready graduates (testimonial).
Distinguishing Features
Careers
In addition to the option if entering professional areas such as finance, law, medicine, business and teaching, options for Chemistry graduates includes research in government, industry and academic laboratories; process development and control work; detection and characterization of trace substances; and technical sales and service.
