Applied Chemistry Stream

Admission requirements:

  1. Graduates of a three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Chemical Laboratory Technology programs (MCU 61302) from a qualifying Ontario or equivalent College of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT), with a cumulative average of a least a B (73%) grade), are eligible for admission to Honours Chemistry - Applied Chemistry Stream degree program offered by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Windsor under the provisions of this agreement. The Dean of Science or their designate has the authority to admit students from qualifying colleges in equivalent diploma programs within Canada pending that they meet all other admission requirements.
  2. Students admitted to the Honours Chemistry - Applied Chemistry Stream will obtain the equivalent of 3 years of Advanced Standing (or awarded up to 27 course transfers).
  3. Students are required to complete eighteen (18)* courses at the University of Windsor in fulfillment of the requirements of the Honours Chemistry - Applied Chemistry Stream.
  4. The Honours Chemistry - Applied Chemistry Stream will be reviewed and amended, if appropriate, by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry every five years following the approval of the stream. This timing corresponds with the review frequency undertaken by the CAAT diploma programs forming the basis of admission and this frequency of review will ensure the program curriculum and requirements adapt to these standards as they shift.

*Through the completion of specific optional courses at St. Clair College, student can reduce the number of required courses to 13.

Recognized programs include:

  • Any chemistry-related program from a qualifying Ontario CAAT or other Canadian College deemed equivalent by the Dean of Science or their designate.

Note: Two-year diplomas programs will be analyzed for potential credit transfer on an ad-hoc basis, while considering minimum residency and core course requirements.

Total courses: 18*

Degree requirements: (list of remaining courses required for completion of degree program):

  • PHYS-1400, PHYS-1410, MATH-1720 or MATH -1760, MATH-1730, MATH-1250, BIOC-2010, CHEM-2500, CHEM-2510, CHEM-3300, CHEM-3310, CHEM-3400, CHEM-3500, CHEM-3710, three of CHEM-4XXX (excluding CHEM-4007), two of COMP-2067, MATH-2780, MATH-2790, PHYS-2200 or PHYS-2250.

*Through the completion of specific optional courses at St. Clair College, student can reduce the number of required courses to 13.