The following information about programs of study in Chemistry has been taken from the University Calendar. While every attempt has been made to ensure that it is accurate, you should refer to the current edition of the University Calendar for the most reliable and complete information about program requirements and course list.

*This degree is accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry..*

Students wishing to take the General Degree in Chemistry (Biological) should consult the sections of the Calendar dealing with Regulations for the General Degree of Bachelor of Science.

See the suggested timetable for the General Degree in Chemistry (Biological)

• Chemistry 1050 and 1051 (or 1200 and 1001), 2100, 2210, 2301, 2302, 2400, 2401, 3110, 3211, 4410, and at least 6 credit hours selected from Chemistry 3210, 3303, 3411 or any 4000-level Chemistry courses.
• Biology 1001, 1002, 2060, 2250, and 3050 and at least 6 credit hours chosen from Biology 3530, 3950, 3951, 4010, 4050, 4200, 4245, 4251, 4404, 4605, Ocean Sciences 3002 and 3600.
• Biochemistry 2201 and 2901 and at least 6 credit hours from Biochemistry 3105, 3206 or 3106, 3207 or 3107, 4101, and 4201.
• Physics 1050 (or 1020) and 1051 (or 1021).
• Mathematics 1000, 1001. Statistics 2550 is strongly recommended.

In the first year, prospective students in Chemistry (Biological) should take

• Chemistry 1050 and 1051 (or 1200 and 1001)
• Biology 1001 and 1002
• Physics 1050 and 1051 or 1020 and 1021
• Mathematics 1000 and 1001 
• Six credit hours in Critical Reading & Writing (CRW) courses including at least 3 credit hours in English.

Students considering declaring a Chemistry program as their Major are encouraged to contact the Academic Program Officer (chemapo@mun.ca) as soon as possible.

Course Restrictions

Students should be aware of a number of credit restrictions. For further information see the Chemistry course descriptions section found at the end of the Faculty of Science section in the Calendar under Course Descriptions, Chemistry.