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Chemistry is a multifaceted field that touches every facet of daily life—from the sights we observe to the foods we consume and the materials we interact with. Waterloo's Chemistry programs, at both undergraduate and graduate levels, blend theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience to equip students for evolving career paths. You might explore the origins of debilitating illnesses, create medications to combat cancer, or evaluate ecological impacts. Chemical research spans diverse areas connected to life sciences, environmental studies, novel materials, nanotechnology, and deepening our comprehension of the natural world. Waterloo's M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs in Chemistry and Biochemistry provide access to cutting-edge research across key domains like analytical chemistry, biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, materials science, nanotechnology, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, polymer science, and theoretical chemistry. These programs ready graduates for rewarding opportunities in industry, government, and academia.
Transdermal medication delivery using carbon nanotubes. Innovations and uses of two-dimensional gas chromatography. Creating and applying Solid-Phase Micro-Extraction (SPME) methods for biological and environmental testing. Medical and pharmaceutical uses of SPME. Non-invasive SPME tracking of vital compounds and pollutants in living organisms. Progress in complex chromatography methods. Sophisticated separation techniques for environmental contaminant analysis. Environmental monitoring through passive air sampling. Biosensors using DNA-aptamers for biological fluid analysis. Electroanalytical and bioanalytical chemistry with toxicity testing. Micro- and nano-sample analysis via ICP and ICP-MS techniques. Environmentally friendly chromatography methods. Portable micro-plasma chip technology. Direct SPME-MS integration for swift sample analysis. Novel extraction materials and device designs. Studying core extraction mechanisms