Chemistry and Biochemistry

Program Overview

The University of Regina's Chemistry and Biochemistry programs offer thesis-based Master's (2-3 years) and Doctoral degrees (4 years) under the supervision of renowned faculty. Students gain hands-on experience through laboratory and research, preparing them for diverse careers in chemical manufacturing, government agencies, and academia. The program fosters interdisciplinary research and provides ample opportunities for scholarships and awards to support students' educational pursuits.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Program Name: Master of Science (MSc) in Chemistry (thesis-based), Master of Science (MSc) in Biochemistry (thesis-based), Doctorate Degree (PhD) in Chemistry, Doctorate Degree (PhD) in Biochemistry
• Program Description: Thesis-based programs in chemistry and biochemistry that involve coursework and research under the supervision of a faculty member.
• Objectives:
• Provide hands-on experiences in laboratories and research labs covering broad areas of chemistry and biochemistry.
• Offer opportunities to learn from prominent researchers and work in world-class facilities.
• Prepare students for careers in various fields, including chemical manufacturing, government departments, and laboratories.
• Program Length: Master's Degree: 2-3 years; Doctorate: 4 years
• Offered Through: University of Regina
• Faculty: Faculty of Science

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
• Hands-on laboratory experiences
• Research under the supervision of a faculty member
• Faculty:
• Prominent researchers in various fields of chemistry and biochemistry.
• Expert faculty members with research interests in:
• Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Quantum Chemistry, Crystallography, Pharmaceuticals
• Biochemistry, Biosynthesis
• Inorganic Chemistry, Organometallic Chemistry, Spectroscopy
• Organic Chemistry, Organic Synthesis, Medicinal Chemistry
• Antimicrobial Resistance, Mitochondrial Medicine, Network medicine, Systems Biology and Proteomics, Systems Neuroscience, Integrative and Quantitative Biology
• Antibiotic resistance, Interbacterial interaction, Microbial virulence, Antibiotic discovery
• Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry
• Photoresponsive lipid-based self-assemblies, Photochromism, Photochemistry, Supramolecular Chemistry
• Electrochemistry, Physical Inorganic Chemistry
• Physical Biochemistry, Microscopy, Microbiology

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Chemist
• Biochemist
• Research scientist
• Lab technologist
• Lab manager
• Development chemist
• Food safety manager
• Clinical research coordinator
• Opportunities:
• Chemical manufacturing (potash, agricultural production, pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing)
• Federal and provincial government departments
• Laboratories for the protection of health and the environment (including COVID-19 testing)
• Testing a wide range of chemical and food products across the manufacturing industry
• Outcomes:
• Graduates have pursued careers in academia, professional programs (medicine, pharmacy, etc.
), and research at international companies and public agencies.

Other:

• Interdisciplinary Research Opportunities:
• Biochemistry: elucidating biosynthetic pathways by understanding enzyme mechanisms.
• Biophysics: using microscopy and biochemistry to understand the structure and function of cellular membranes.
• Computational Chemistry: simulating catalytic systems with molecular dynamics simulations.
• Environmental Analytical Chemistry: identifying and quantifying pesticides in our environment.
• Photochemistry: developing photochromic materials and photoresponsive nanoparticles.
• Synthetic Chemistry: developing catalysts using organic, inorganic and organometallic chemistry.
• Facilities:
• Common instrumentation in instrument rooms for use in research laboratories (HPLC, GC, GCMS, AA, FTIR, UV-Vis, and fluorescence spectrometers).
• Research laboratories with CFI, CIHR, and NSERC funded infrastructure specific to research.
• Scholarships and Awards:
• R.A. Kelln - J. Neuhard Graduate Entrance Scholarship in Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
• Faculty of Science Graduate Funding
• Paul W. Riegert Memorial Scholarship in Graduate Studies
• Gerhard Herzberg Fellowship
• Saskatchewan Innovation and Excellence Graduate Scholarship
• National Scholarships (including Tri Council funding)
• Awards to Study Abroad
• FGSR Funding/Special Awards
• Funding for Indigenous Students
• Funding for International Students
• Other Awards and Scholarships
• External Scholarship Opportunities
• External Student and Faculty Awards