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Study natural laws and processes of living and non-living matter as part of UTM’s Chemical & Physical Sciences programs. Learn about the role of geographic information systems and environmental sustainability, or explore the great expanse of the universe.
UTM has a long-standing history of influential chemical and physical scientists. Dr. J. Tuzo Wilson, a prominent Canadian geophysicist and professor, played a crucial role in advancing plate tectonic theory. UTM astronomer Tom Bolton co-discovered the first black hole in space in 1972. The legacy of Wilson and Bolton and many others carries on in UTM's Department of Chemical & Physical Sciences.
"Once you stay a little longer on campus, rather than rushing to take the bus home (#commuterlife), you discover that there are so many wonderful, helpful, interesting people at UTM who can make your experience here even more worthwhile."
- Olivia Adamczyk, 3rd year, Double Major in Chemistry and Biology for Health Sciences
Programs & Requirements
The content below is based on requirements in the Ontario curriculum, and other common curicula. Please visit the Apply section of our site for full requirements.
OUAC Program Code: TMW
Approximate Competitive Average: Mid to high 70s (based on 6 Grade 12 "U" or "M", which includes English (ENG4U), or equivalent)
Program Course Prerequisites: Prerequisites vary depending on program. Please select a program below to view course prerequisites.
Note: Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee you admission to the University. Admission is subject to space availability and competition.
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Exciting Opportunities
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Practical and Field Courses
Practical and field courses allow students to learn about concepts first-hand through interactive classes. For example, ERS325 takes students to the north shore of Lake Huron.
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Research Opportunities
We offer undergraduate students the chance to work on cutting edge research. Previous projects include new imaging techniques and studies of the advanced evolution of stars.
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AIRLab
The AIRLab program creates two teams of three students from different scientific disciplines. The teams are each assigned a research problem related to their unique skill sets and given an academic year to work on the project.