Synthetic and Catalytic Chemistry Specialist

The Synthetic and Catalytic Chemistry focuses on the fundamentals and practical aspects of modern synthetic organic and inorganic chemistry, and the understanding and applications of catalytic reactions. The program will prepare students for career paths as synthetic / discovery chemists, in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biomedical, crop protection, materials and related sectors, or for academic research and teaching positions.

Consult Professor. R. Batey, Synthetic Organic Chemistry

Enrolment in this program requires completion of four courses; no minimum GPA is required. Fourteen (14) full courses or their equivalent are required to complete this program.

First Year: (CHM 151Y strongly recommended)/(138H, 139H); MAT 135Y/137Y; PHY (131H, 132H)/(151H, 152H)

1. BCH 210H, CHM 217H, 225Y/(220H with minimum grade of B, 221H), 238Y, 247H/249H (CHM249H strongly recommended); MAT 235Y/237Y
2. CHM 317H, 338H, 342H, 343H, 347H, 348H
3. CHM 432H, 440H, 441H, 443H
4. CHM499Y and/or CHM 398H0 in areas relevant to the program
5. Further 300/400-series courses in CHM, including CHM 325H, 328H, 379H, 416H, 421H, 434H, 437H, 438H, 447H and 479H to make a total of 14 full courses