Note: Only domestic students entering UTSC directly from high school in September 2024 and after are eligible for enrolment in this certificate.
Note: Only domestic students entering UTSC directly from high school in September 2024 and after are eligible for enrolment in this certificate.
Students will be admitted to the Certificate directly from high school. Students will select the Certificate in combination with specified science (HBSc) programs at the time of application to UTSC and will be enrolled directly into the Certificate in their first year of study after accepting their offer to UTSC and will need to be admitted to and maintain good standing in one of the programs below to remain in the certificate. Only domestic students entering UTSC directly from high school in September 2024 and after are eligible for enrolment in this certificate.
The Certificate must be taken in conjunction with a Major/Major (Co-op) or Specialist/Specialist (Co-op) in one of the following programs:
Students must complete a minimum of 2.0 credits, including at least 0.5 credit at the D-level, as follows:
1. 0.5 credit from Complex Systems, Structures and Settings:
2. 0.5 credit from Cultures, Communities and Care:
3. 0.5 credit from Critical and Creative Thinking:
4. 0.5 credit from Communication and Leadership:
Additional course options may be added in future years.
In addition to the formal curricular components, students are encouraged to participate in at least one of each of the following areas to complement their work in the certificate and build a cohort experience:
The Combined Degree Programs for UTSC Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc)/ Honours Bachelor of Arts (HBA) with the Master of Teaching (MT) offered by the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education are designed for students who are interested in a career in Education. They allow exceptional students who are registered in one of the 50 identified Specialist and Major programs to gain early admission to the MT, which is a full-time professional program that leads to both a Master's degree and eligibility to become a certified teacher in Ontario. Students who successfully complete one of the Combined Degree Programs listed below will earn two University of Toronto degrees (HBA/ HBSc and MT), and be recommended to the Ontario College of Teachers for a Certificate of Qualifications as elementary or secondary school teachers.
Contact Information:
Combined Degree Programs Coordinator
Email: cdp.utsc@utoronto.ca
The Combined Degree Programs options are:
Department of Anthropology
Department of Arts, Culture and Media
Department of Biological Sciences
Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences
Department of English
Department of Language Studies
Department of Historical and Cultural Studies
Department of Human Geography
Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences
Department of Sociology
Students applying to the MT must have two teaching subjects regardless of the concentration they are applying to (Primary/Junior, Junior/Intermediate, or Intermediate/Senior), and must have completed at least 6.0 credits in their first teaching subject and at least 3.0 credits in their second teaching subject (note: both French as a Second Language and Science require at least 6.0 credits in university courses even when they are a second teaching subject). Each of the programs listed below includes a minimum of 6.0 credits in courses that can be applied towards the completion of the prerequisites for the identified OISE teaching subject(s).
UTSC Programs Fit With OISE MT Teaching Subjects:
UTSC Program | MT Teaching Subjects - Required Number of Courses/Credits Completed |
---|---|
- Specialist/ Specialist Co-op in Medicinal and Biological Chemistry | Science - Chemistry, or Science - Biology, or Science - General |
- Specialist/Specialist Co-op in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology | Science - Biology, or Science - General |
- Major/Major Co-op In Biochemistry - Major in Biology - Specialist in Conservation and Biodiversity - Major in Conservation and Biodiversity - Specialist in Human Biology - Major in Human Biology - Specialist in Integrative Biology - Major in Molecular Biology, Immunology and Disease - Major in Plant Biology - Specialist/Specialist Co-op in Global Environmental Change |
Science - Biology
|
- Specialist/Specialist Co-op in Chemistry - Major/Major Co-op in Chemistry - Specialist/Specialist Co-op in Environmental Chemistry |
Science - Chemistry |
- Specialist/Specialist Co-op in Environmental Physics - Specialist in Physics and Astrophysics - Major in Physics and Astrophysics - Specialist in Physical and Mathematical Sciences |
Science - Physics |
- Specialist/Specialist Co-op in Mathematics - Major/Major Co-op in Mathematics |
Mathematics |
- Specialist in Evolutionary Anthropology - Major in Evolutionary Anthropology - Specialist in Socio-Cultural Anthropology - Major in Socio-Cultural Anthropology - Specialist in Sociology - Major in Sociology |
Social Science - General |
- Major in Theatre and Performance Studies | Dramatic Arts |
- Specialist/Specialist Co-op in English - Major/Major Co-op in English |
English |
- Specialist/Specialist Co-op in French - Major/Major Co-op in French |
French (Second Language) |
- Specialist in History - Major in History |
History |
- Specialist in Human Geography - Major in Human Geography |
Geography |
Application Process:
Minimum Admission Requirements:
To be considered for conditional admission to the MT program and the selected CDP, applicants must meet the following admission requirements:
To be given full, unconditional admission to the MT program, applicants must meet the following admission requirements:
Program Requirements and Path to Completion:
Supervisor Email: biochemistry-major@utsc.utoronto.ca
For an updated list of Program Supervisors, please visit the Chemistry website.
The Major program in Biochemistry provides students with the opportunity to explore the chemistry of living systems. In the first two years, students take a suite of core courses in both biology and chemistry. In later years, students merge these disciplines through courses that explore the chemistry of proteins, enzymes and metabolism. This program is intended for students who are interested in biochemistry, but who do not wish to complete the more focused specialist in biological chemistry. The program is also excellent preparation for students wishing to pursue professional schools such as medicine, pharmacy or law.
Note: This program cannot be combined with the Major/Major Co-op programs in Chemistry, or the Major/Major Co-op programs in Environmental Chemistry.
Program Requirements
Students should complete the following 9.0 credits:
First Year:
1. 3.0 credits from the following
BIOA01H3 Life on Earth: Unifying Principles
BIOA02H3 Life on Earth: Form, Function and Interactions
CHMA10H3 Introductory Chemistry I: Structure and Bonding
[CHMA11H3 Introductory Chemistry II: Reactions and Mechanisms or CHMA12H3 Advanced General Chemistry]
[MATA29H3 Calculus I for the Life Sciences or MATA30H3 Calculus I for Physical Sciences]
[MATA35H3 Calculus II for Biological Sciences or MATA36H3 Calculus II for Physical Sciences]
Second and Later Years:
2. 6.0 credits from the following
BIOB10H3 Cell Biology
BIOB11H3 Molecular Aspect of Cellular and Genetic Processes
BIOB12H3 Cell & Molecular Biology Laboratory
BIOC12H3 Biochemistry I: Proteins & Enzymes
BIOC13H3 Biochemistry II: Bioenergetics & Metabolism
BIOC23H3 Practical Approaches to Biochemistry
CHMB16H3 Techniques in Analytical Chemistry
CHMB41H3 Organic Chemistry I
CHMB42H3 Organic Chemistry II
CHMC47H3 Bio-Organic Chemistry
and
0.5 credit from the following:
*CHMB20H3 Chemical Thermodynamics and Elementary Kinetics
*CHMB23H3 Introduction to Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics: Theory and Practice
CHMB31H3 Introduction to Inorganic ChemistryCHMC11H3 Principles of Analytical Instrumentation
CHMC42H3 Organic Synthesis
CHMC71H3/(CHMD71H3) Medicinal Chemistry
* If CHMB20H3 or CHMB23H3 is selected, one of either [PHYA10H3 or PHYA11H3] is required.
and
0.5 credit from the following:
CHMD41H3/(CHMC41H3) Physical Organic Chemistry
CHMD47H3 Advanced Bio-Organic Chemistry
CHMD69H3 Chemical Elements in Living Systems
CHMD79H3 Topics in Biological Chemistry
Academic Program Supervisor of Studies: S. Dalili (416-287-7215) Email:
Co-op Program Coordinator: coopsuccess.utsc@utoronto.ca
The Specialist (Co-op) Program in Biological Chemistry is a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program that combines academic studies with paid work terms in the public, private, and/or non-profit sectors. The program provides students with the opportunity to develop the academic and professional skills required to pursue employment in these areas, or to continue on to graduate training in an academic field related to Biological Chemistry upon graduation.
In addition to their academic course requirements, students must successfully complete the additive Arts & Science Co-op Work Term and Course requirements.
Enrolment Requirements
The minimum qualifications for entry are 3.5 credits, including BIOA01H3, BIOA02H3, CHMA10H3, [CHMA11H3 or CHMA12H3], [MATA29H3 or MATA30H3], [MATA35H3 or MATA36H3], and [PHYA10H3 or PHYA11H3], plus a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.
Current Co-op Students:
Students admitted to a Co-op Degree POSt in their first year of study must request a Co-op Subject POSt on ACORN upon completion of 4.0 credits and must meet the minimum qualifications for entry as noted above.
Prospective Co-op Students:
Prospective Co-op students (i.e., those not yet admitted to a Co-op Degree POSt) must submit a program request on ACORN, and meet the minimum qualifications noted above. Deadlines follow the Limited Enrolment Program Application Deadlines set by the Office of the Registrar each year. Failure to submit the program request on ACORN will result in that student's application not being considered.
Academic Program Requirements
Students must complete the program requirements as described in the Specialist Program in Medicinal and Biological Chemistry.
Co-op Work Term Requirements
Students must satisfactorily complete three Co-op work term(s) as follows: three 4-month work terms, one 4-month work term and one 8-month work term, or one 12-month work term. To be eligible for their first work term, students must be enrolled in the Specialist (Co-op) Program in Biological Chemistry and have completed at least 7.0 credits, achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, and complete COPB50H3 and COPB51H3. It is strongly recommended that CHMB16H3 and BIOB12H3 be completed prior to the first work term.
Students must be available for work terms in each of the Fall, Winter, and Summer semesters and must complete at least one of their required work terms in either a Fall or Winter semester. This requires that students take courses during at least one Summer semester.
Co-op Course Requirements
In addition to their academic program requirements, Co-op students complete the following Co-op specific courses as part of their degree:
These courses are designed to prepare students for their job search and work term experience, and to maximize the benefits of their Co-op work terms. They must be completed in sequence, and fall into three categories: Co-op Preparation courses (COPB50H3 & COPB51H3) are completed in first year, and cover a variety of topics intended to assist students in developing the skills and tools required to secure a work term; Work Term Search Courses (COPB52H3, COPC98H3, & COPC99H3) are completed in the semester prior to each work term, and support students while competing for work terms that are appropriate to their program of study, as well as preparing students for the transition into and how to succeed the workplace; Co-op Work Term courses (COPC05H3) are completed during each semester that a student is on work term, and support students’ success while on work term, as well as connecting their academics and the workplace experience.
Co-op courses are taken in addition to a full course load. They are recorded on transcripts as credit/no credit (CR/NCR) and are considered to be additive credit to the 20.0 required degree credits. No additional course fee is assessed as registration is included in the Co-op Program fee.
For information on fees, status in Co-op programs, and certification of completion of Co-op programs, see the 6B.5 Co-operative Programs section or the Arts and Science Co-op section in the UTSC Calendar.
For an updated list of Program Supervisors, please visit the Chemistry website.
Chemistry is an integral component of medical science, and fundamentally impacts key aspects of modern medicine, including diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and understanding of diseases. The Medicinal & Biological Chemistry program is intended for students who want to specialize in chemistry, and in particular, its applications to medicine and broader scientific areas related to human health. The first year of the program emphasizes learning fundamentals across various disciplines, including biology, chemistry, physics, and math. In the second year, additional coursework helps students to build the fundamental connection between chemistry and human health. In their third and fourth years, students will explore more specific topics related to medicinal and biological applications, such as drug development and chemical technologies in diagnosis. In their fourth year, students will have the opportunity to contribute to the creation of scientific knowledge in this field by participating in a directed research project. The combination of coursework and research experience makes this program ideally suited for students who wish to pursue graduate studies in medicinal, pharmaceutical and biological chemistry or a related discipline, or to work in health-related industries. It is also excellent preparation for students wishing to pursue professional schools such as medicine, pharmacy or law.
Enrolment Requirements
Students may apply to this program after completing at least 4.0 credits including: BIOA01H3, BIOA02H3, CHMA10H3, [CHMA11H3 or CHMA12H3], [MATA29H3 or MATA30H3] and [PHYA10H3 or PHYA11H3] with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.0. Application for admission to the program is made to the registrar through ROSI in April/May and July/August. See the UTSC Office of the Registrar’s website for information on the program (Subject POSt) selection.
Program Requirements
The program requires the completion of the following 14.5-15.0 credits:
First Year (4.0 credits):
BIOA01H3 Life On Earth: Unifying Principles
BIOA02H3 Life on Earth: Form, Function and Interactions
CHMA10H3 Introductory Chemistry I: Structure and Bonding
[CHMA11H3 Introductory Chemistry II: Reactions and Mechanisms or CHMA12H3 Advanced General Chemistry]
[MATA29H3 Calculus I for Life Sciences or MATA30H3 Calculus I for Physical Sciences]
[MATA35H3 Calculus II for Biological Sciences or MATA36H3 Calculus II for Physical Sciences]
[PHYA10H3 Physics I for the Physical Sciences or PHYA11H3 Physics I for Life Sciences]
STAB22H3 Introduction to Statistics
Second Year (4.5 credits):
BIOB10H3 Cell Biology
BIOB11H3 Molecular Aspect of Cellular and Genetic Processes
BIOB12H3 Laboratory for Cell and Molecular Biology
CHMB16H3 Techniques in Analytical Chemistry
CHMB21H3 Chemical Structure and Spectroscopy
CHMB23H3 Introduction to Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics: Theory and Practice
CHMB31H3 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry
CHMB41H3 Organic Chemistry I
CHMB42H3 Organic Chemistry II
Third Year (4.0-4.5 credits):
BIOC12H3 Biochemistry I: Proteins and Enzymes
BIOC13H3 Biochemistry II: Bioenergetics and Metabolism
BIOC23H3 Practical Approaches to Biochemistry
CHMC11H3 Principles of Analytical Instrumentation
CHMC42H3 Organic Synthesis
CHMC47H3 Bio-Organic Chemistry
CHMC71H3/(CHMD71H3) Medicinal Chemistry
and
0.5 credit from:
CHMC16H3 Analytical Instrumentation
CHMC21H3 Topics in Biophysical Chemistry
CHMC31Y3 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry
Fourth Year (2.0 credits):
CHMD79H3 Topics in Biological Chemistry
1.5 credits in D-level CHM courses
including
0.5-1.0 credits from the following:
CHMD90Y3 Directed Research
CHMD91H3 Directed Research
CHMD92H3 Advanced Chemistry Laboratory Course
and
0.5 credit from the following:
CHMD41H3/(CHMC41H3) Physical Organic Chemistry
CHMD47H3 Advanced Bio-Organic Chemistry
CHMD69H3 Chemical Elements in Living Systems