Future Students
A degree in chemistry is highly versatile and provides a solid foundation for a variety of exciting careers. In particular, it fulfills the requirements to apply for medical school. At Western, Chemistry students interact with an enthusiastic, award-winning faculty, attend small classes in upper years (10-30 students), use state-of-the-art facilities, work on research projects, and network with peers and profs.
Student Perspective
Western provided me with the tools and resources necessary to meet some people who had similar interests and who wanted to see me succeed. The teaching assistants and professors were exceptional and reached out to students who actively engaged with them. I'm very grateful to Western for giving me the opportunity to expand my knowledge of Chemistry and for supporting me along the way.
The opportunities available allowed me to channel my love of innovation. This translated perfectly into research here at Western. I spent the summer of 2017 working on the effect of chloride and sulfide on carbon steel in the Noel and Shoesmith Materials Degradation lab where I was surrounded by individuals who aim to solve problems and do so in a creative manner.
- Claire, BSc 2018
After Graduation
Western Chemistry graduates are hired by chemical technology companies, pharmaceutical industry, health care, food manufacturers, forensic labs, agricultural labs, environmental agencies, energy and mining industries, and other employers. Our graduates have gone on to work for 3M, Arlanxeo (Lanxess), BASF, Arysta LifeScience, LifeLabs, Parmalat, Sanofi Pasteur, Health Canada, Imperial Oil, Ontario Power Generation, while others have pursued advanced degrees (MSc, PhD) in Chemistry or careers in medicine, law, business, and education.
