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Chemistry is known as the central science. It is the study of matter and deals with structures, properties, reactions, and syntheses of materials. Biochemistry is the study of the chemicals and chemical processes associated with living organisms.
The department of chemistry and biochemistry emphasizes experiential learning  — from first year labs to final year independent research studies. Students gain 600-1200 hours of laboratory experience, analytical, and presentation skills.
 
Careers
Our graduates are highly sought after and successful in both professional and academic post-graduate programs. Your degree can lead to careers in:
·   Chemical, biomedical, or medicinal research

·   Medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, veterinary science, respiratory therapy and other health professions

·   Environmental science, biotechnology, biochemistry, medical genetics

·   Toxicology and forensics

·   Bio and chemical engineering

·   Forensic and environmental law

·   Secondary and post-secondary school teaching

·   Policy, management and industry


Programs
·   Bachelor of Science honours chemistry or biochemistry

·   Bachelor of Science Major chemistry or biochemistry

·   Bachelor of Science minor chemistry or biochemistry (available to all BA or BSc students)

·   Master of Science in chemistry or biochemistry


 
Introductory chemistry and biochemistry courses give students a perspective on the world around us from the molecular level. In the second year, students take courses in analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry as well as biochemistry, which further explore the relationship between function and structure of bio-molecules.
Students have the flexibility to concentrate on sub-disciplines in the upper years. Courses at the fourth-year level include specialized chemistry topics such as computational and environmental chemistry, chromatography, physical aspects of organic and inorganic chemistry, statistical thermodynamics, bioorganic and bioinorganic chemistry, protein biochemistry, biochemical ecology, and immunochemistry.

Our Research
Research plays an important role in the life of the department and is supported in part by grants from Science and Engineering Research Canada, the Canada Research Chair Program, Canada Foundation for Innovation, New Brunswick Innovation Foundation, New Brunswick Medical Research Foundation, ACS Petroleum Research Fund, and the Research Corporation.

Facilities
The department of chemistry and biochemistry is well equipped with instrumentation for both research and teaching, including:
 
·   2 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometers

·   FT-Raman Spectrometer

·   2 FT-Infrared 200 Spectrometers

·   UV-Visible Spectrometer

·   Atomic Absorption Spectrometer

·   High Performance Liquid Chromatograph

·   Mass Spectrometer with CP-3800 Gas Chromatograph


The L.H. Cragg Resource Center in the Barclay Building is equipped with advanced computing resources for student use. Students and faculty also use the Center as a study and seminar room. Biochemistry facilities have capabilities for modern molecular analysis of compounds from living organisms.
 
Your Research
Students can participate in independent summer research projects, which are supervised by faculty members. Every summer the department hires 40 to 50 student research assistants. Students can also contribute to faculty research projects during the summer or throughout the term. These activities prepare students for graduate studies and professional programs and typically lead to co-authorship by students in scientific publications. Students not only gain valuable experience, but are also paid for their efforts.

For more information, visit: www.mta.ca/faculty/science/chem/

Academic Calendar: Chemistry