Bachelor of Science – Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Seneca’s proposed Bachelor of Science – Pharmaceutical Chemistry degree program will equip you with a strong theoretical foundation in the sciences and technical skills in areas such as organic and medicinal chemistry, biopharmaceuticals and microbiology.

You will explore organic chemistry principles related to drug design, synthesis and analysis, with upper-year courses focusing on advanced topics such as analytical chemistry and pharmacology. You will gain practical experience using analytical instruments like mass spectrometry, gas chromatography and high-performance liquid chromatography.

The program features immersive, hands-on learning opportunities through labs, inquiry-based projects, simulations, case studies, work-integrated learning and a final-year capstone project. Through these hands-on learning experiences, you will build your understanding of pharmaceutical formulation development and learn to create a variety of dosage forms such as tablets, capsules, syrups, injections, ointments, creams and more.

With a focus on sustainability in the pharmaceutical field, you will also explore concepts related to green chemistry and learn best practices to minimize environmental impact caused by chemical waste and solvents.

This program is currently pending ministry approval with its first start planned for September 2027. 

• hands-on experience through specialized in-person laboratory courses, with lectures offered through a mix of delivery modes
• comprehensive curriculum to build your expertise in pharmaceutical formulation development, chemistry, pharmacology, quality control, quality assurance and more
• a wide range of experiential learning opportunities, including designated workshops, case studies, industry research, simulations, guest speakers and an industry-relevant capstone project
• 420-hour work-integrated learning experience in industry to build your professional network and ground your academic work in a real-world environment alongside experts in the field
• access to state-of-the-art equipment, labs and research spaces, including the Seneca Centre for Innovation in Life Sciences (SCILS)
• emphasis on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and sustainability 

When you graduate from this program, you’ll be prepared to explore career options such as:

• formulation and manufacturing chemist
• pharmaceutical chemist
• quality control chemist
• quality assurance chemist
• analytical chemist
• method validation chemist