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Environmental Chemistry Specialist (HBSc)

Admissions Category: Physical & Environmental Sciences

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Program Overview

Chemistry is central to almost all environmental problems, whether climate change or various types of pollution of air, water and soil. This program offers an in-depth study of chemistry, with a specialization in how to apply chemistry to solve environmental problems. The first year of the program emphasizes learning fundamentals across various disciplines, including biology, chemistry, physics, math and environmental science. As students progress into upper years, they develop skills in the fundamental areas of chemistry while also taking specialized courses in environmental chemistry. In their fourth year, students have the opportunity to contribute to the creation of scientific knowledge by participating in a directed research project.
 
This program is accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC). It meets the national standards of education required by the CSC, ensuring that graduating students possess skills in both the core chemical concepts and practical laboratory skills that are necessary to thrive in today鈥檚 workforce. Graduates of these programs will receive a certificate stating that they have completed a nationally accredited chemistry program.



Check out future career opportunities and skills acquired from completing this program:

Competencies & Skills

  • Understanding of the fundamental scientific basis of environmental issues
  • Design and conduct laboratory research including data collection, analysis and interpretation
  • Write technical reports and project proposals
  • Present scientific research in an organized and succinct manner for a wide variety of audiences

Careers for Graduates

  • Water Treatment Specialist
  • Environmental Assessment Analyst
  • Environmental consulting
  • Environmental Auditor
  • Government Scientist (Provincial and Federal)
  • Quality Assurance in Manufacturing (Food, Paper, Chemical, Plastics)

Further Education

  • Environmental Chemistry 鈥 Master and Doctorate Degrees
  • Environmental Science 鈥 Bachelor or Master
  • Biotechnology 鈥 Master
  • Regulatory Affairs 鈥 Post-Graduate Certificate
  • Quality Assurance 鈥 Post-Graduate Diploma
  • Occupational Health & Safety 鈥 Certificate

Program Pathway

Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4

Year 1
Choose Your Courses Wisely

Complete 4.5 credits:

Life on Earth: Unifying Principles

Life on Earth: Form, Function and Interactions

Introductory Chemistry I: Structure and Bonding 

Introductory Chemistry II: Reactions and Mechanisms or Advanced General Chemistry]

Introduction to Environmental Science

Introduction to Planet Earth

or Calculus I for Physical Sciences 

or Calculus II for Physical Sciences

Physics I for the Physical Sciences or Physics I for the Life Sciences

  • Explore different kinds of courses; this will also help with fulfilling breadth requirements and electives.
  • Use  and the  to plan your courses and program.

Develop Your Academic & Research Skills
Apply Theory to Practice
Become an Engaged Citizen (Locally & Globally)
  • Join the  (EPSA) and  (CSU) and get involved in their activities.
  • Volunteer in DSL鈥檚 Alternative Reading Week program to gain experience and knowledge about social change and community development. 

Plan for Your Future Career
  • Volunteer with organizations to explore your interests; check listings on .
  • Attend the UTSC Get Experience Fair in September and register with to explore opportunities.


Year 2
Choose Your Courses Wisely

Complete 4.5 credits:

Techniques in Analytical Chemistry

Introduction to Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics: Theory and Practice

Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry

Organic Chemistry I

Organic Chemistry II

Environmental Chemistry

Earth History

and 0.5 credit from the following:

Chemical Structure and Spectroscopy

Introduction to Biochemistry

and 0.5 credit from the following:

Principles of Climatology

Mineralogy

  • Use  and meet with your Program Advisor to ensure you are on track with your degree.

Develop Your Academic & Research Skills
  • Check the Research Catalogue and jobs on  for possible research opportunities.
  • Drop by the Math & Statistics Learning Centre to have your course-related questions answered.
  • Consider doing a directed research course:  - Physical Sciences Research Experience.

Apply Theory to Practice
Become an Engaged Citizen (Locally & Globally)
Plan for Your Future Career
  • Gain experience by applying for a summer, part-time or Work Study position via  (>Jobs & Recruitment).
  • Considering grad school? Speak to professors and advisors early so you are on track.
  • Explore careers through the AA&CC鈥檚 Job Shadowing and In The Field programs.


Year 3
Choose Your Courses Wisely

Complete 4.0 credits from the following:

Principles of Analytical Instrumentation

Groundwater

Geochemistry

Statistics I

and 1.5 credits from the following:

Analytical Instrumentation

Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry

CHMC41H3 Organic Reaction Mechanisms

Organic Synthesis

Bio-Organic Chemistry

and 0.5 credit from the following:

Principles of Hydrology

Principles of Soil Science


Develop Your Academic & Research Skills
  • Volunteer in a research lab to gain experience for graduate or professional school.
  • Enter to win the UTSC Library  or .

Apply Theory to Practice
  • Build on your skills and knowledge through relevant events offered through your department, student groups, DSL and the AA&CC.

Become an Engaged Citizen (Locally & Globally)
  • Run for an elected position in  or the  or another campus club.

Plan for Your Future Career

Year 4
Choose Your Courses Wisely

Complete 3.0 credits:

Environmental and Analytical Chemistry

Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing

Contaminant Hydrogeology

Fundamentals of Site Remediation

and 1.0 credit from the following:

including 0.5 credits from , and :

Application of Spectroscopy in Chemical Structure Determination

Modelling the Fate of Organic Chemicals in the Environment

Introduction to Green Chemistry

Directed Research in Chemistry

Directed Research in Chemistry

Advanced Chemistry Laboratory Course

  • Ensure you have fulfilled your breadth requirements.
  • Use  to ensure you are on track to graduate.
  • Register your 鈥淚ntent to Graduate鈥 on  by the deadline.

Develop Your Academic & Research Skills
  • Apply for the Academic Travel Fund through DSL to conduct research, present at a conference, or engage with the academic community internationally.

Apply Theory to Practice
  • Attend the Summer & Full-time Job Fair in January to meet with potential employers looking to hire students for summer and full-time positions relevant to your field.

Become an Engaged Citizen (Locally & Globally)
  • Participate in the AA&CC鈥檚  program to learn and network with an alumni mentor about transitioning into the work field or further education.

Plan for Your Future Career
  • Attend the AA&CC鈥檚 Get Hired job search conference in April/May.
  • Attend a Jobs for Grads orientation for a job search 鈥渃rash course鈥 and for access to full-time job listings.
  • Discuss grad school plans early with staff at the AA&CC and your professors; get your Personal Statement reviewed in the AA&CC.

Glossary

  • AACC - Academic Advising and Career Centre (www.utsc.utoronto.ca/aacc)
  • CCR - Co-Curricular Record (https://clnx.utoronto.ca/ccr/overview.htm)
  • CLNx - Career Co-Curricular Learning Network (https://clnx.utoronto.ca/home.htm)
  • CTL - Centre for Teaching and Learning (/ctl)
  • EPSA - Environmental and Physical Sciences Students Association (https://www.myepsa.ca)
  • SCSU - Scarborough Campus Students Union (https://www.scsu.ca)


Contacts


Departmental Contact

Dr. Lana Mikhaylichenko

E-mail: lana.mikhaylichenko@utoronto.ca
Location: EV

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Chemistry Librarian

Sarah Guay

E-mail: sarah.guay@utoronto.ca


Academic Advising & Career Centre

E-mail: aacc.utsc@utoronto.ca
Location: AC213

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Department of Student Life

Location: SL157
Phone: 416-208-4760

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Environmental & Physical Sciences Students鈥 Association (EPSA)

E-mail: president@myepsa.ca
Location: EV264

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