Welcome to SFU Chemistry

Consistently ranked in Canada’s top ten, SFU’s Department of Chemistry has a strong reputation as one of the most multidisciplinary departments in the nation. Expand your understanding of modern chemistry by engaging in cutting-edge research at our advanced facilities, and learning from dedicated faculty renowned for their teaching excellence.

Undergraduate Students

Whether you plan to pursue a chemistry degree or an interdisciplinary joint major, find all the information you need to apply as a first-year or transfer student.

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Graduate students

The Department offers programs leading to MSc or PhD degrees in analytical, biochemistry, organic, inorganic, nuclear, physical and theoretical chemistry, as well as studies at the interface of two or more subdisciplines.

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Research

Research in the Department of Chemistry is multidisciplinary and covers a broad range of topics.

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Department Resources

Find resources for new department members, information about booking rooms and equipment, and much more.

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Employment Opportunities

Whether you’re interested in joining us as a full-time faculty member or you are a current student pursuing a TA position, check out our current openings.

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Contact us

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Recent News

June 01, 2023

Dr. Dennis Yu Liu receives Dean’s Convocation Medal
May 19, 2023

Dr Caterina Ramogida awarded $23 million New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) Transformation program grant
April 26, 2023

New discoveries to enhance the performance of optical processes
April 24, 2023

Spring 2023 Undergraduate Research Presentation Awards
March 14, 2023

SFU Chem Graduate Places Second in SFU Science Faculty’s 3 minute Thesis Competition

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Upcoming Events

June 08, 2023 • Convocation Mall @ 2:30pm
SFU Science Spring 2023 Convocation and Reception
Ceremony F, SFU Burnaby
June 14, 2023 • SSB 7172 @ 3:30 p.m.
Design of multiresonance thermally activated delayed fluorescence materials for organic light-emitting diodes (and beyond)
Dr. Eli Zysman-Colman, University of St Andrews

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COVID-19 updates

In an effort to keep our community of students, faculty and staff safe, we have shifted many of our teaching and community strategies in response to COVID-19. You can find more information about our response to COVID-19 here: https://www.sfu.ca/sfunews/covid-19.html