Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

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For the complete list of faculty members, please consult the Department website.

Department Objectives

Chemistry is the science that examines the structure of substances and the reactions to produce novel and useful products. Biochemistry is that part of chemistry which deals with chemical changes occurring in biologically relevant systems; i.e. changes taking place in living cells that are responsible for life processes.

The mission of the Department is fourfold: (i) excellence in teaching and research in the fields of chemistry and biochemistry; (ii) develop and maintain strong undergraduate and graduate teaching programs; (iii) develop and maintain state-of-the-art quality research; and (iv) meet the high standards of the scientific and industrial communities. The Department’s programs have strengths in both the applied and theoretical fields.

The Department is also participating in the Kaié:ri Nikawerá:ke Indigenous Bridging Program for BSc Chemistry and Biochemistry students. This program offers alternative entry to eligible Indigenous students, specifically from First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities located in Canada, whose academic path is non-traditional. Students who successfully complete this bridging program will be able to transition to the BSc program of their choice within the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. For admissions criteria, please consult the following pages:

• Kaié:ri Nikawerá:ke Indigenous Bridging Program under Section 14 Alternative Entry
• Kaié:ri Nikawerá:ke Indigenous Bridging Program for General BSc, Chemistry Stream, under Section 31.002 Programs and Admission Requirements
  

Please see the Kaié:ri Nikawerá:ke Indigenous Bridging Program website for more information:

concordia.ca/students/new/indigenous-bridging-program