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Our department also ranks among the best in Canada in terms of faculty research grants. That means alot of opportunities to conduct leading-edge research in different disciplines at the undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate levels.

For students seeking superior undergraduate training in analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, and medicinal chemistry, as well as exciting research opportunities in biomolecular sciences, our department represents an excellent choice.

Welcome to the Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences at the University of Ottawa, a hub for scientific innovation and research in Canada. Our department boasts over 40 dedicated professors and more than 150 graduate students, offering expertise spanning chemistry and biomolecular sciences. We excel in research across diverse fields such as synthetic chemistry, materials science, and biopharmaceutical chemistry, while providing robust undergraduate programs that emphasize hands-on learning. With advanced laboratory facilities and equipment, we enable high-level research and experimentation. Our vibrant academic community fosters a supportive environment, offering networking opportunities, seminars, and workshops that engage students and faculty with the broader scientific community. Located in the heart of Canada's capital, we consistently rank among the top 5 chemistry departments in the country and are recognized within the top 200 globally. Our comprehensive curriculum in chemistry, biochemistry, and interdisciplinary fields is designed to foster critical thinking, innovative research skills, and practical laboratory experience, preparing students for diverse careers in academia, industry, and beyond. We invite you to explore our initiatives and consider joining our dynamic community as we advance the field of chemistry and biomolecular sciences together.

Darrin Richeson
Chair, Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences
D'Iorio Hall, room 106
Ottawa ON Canada
K1N 6N5

Telephone: (613) 562-5769
[email protected]

Chemistry opens the door to many careers: The study of chemistry ranges from abstract concepts to experimental problems, from quantitative measurements to qualitative effects, from the reactions of atoms to the properties of large polymers. Applications of basic chemistry have given us improved drugs, plastics, fertilizers, textiles, paints and fuels. Knowledge of chemistry is essential in monitoring, understanding and improving the quality of the environment, and in the development of new sources of energy.

Chemistry comprises many specialized fields and interacts with all other areas of science.

It is a central science of vital importance to mankind. Theoretical chemistry is closely linked with mathematics and physics. Inorganic chemistry has close ties with heterogeneous catalysis, material science and geology. Organic chemistry extends into the fields of biochemistry, immunology, pharmacology and biology.