Program Overview

Computational Chemistry Specialization

The Computational Chemistry Specialization allows students who want to acquire a chemistry degree with an additional focus on disciplines, such as Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics. Students from the program obtain direct experience with computer code development and high performance computing tools via the various courses available to them and their work term placements. This is an outstanding asset to have in order to enter today’s workforce.

Computational Chemistry is an area that has seen a rapid growth in recent years, thanks to the increased power of high-performance computing infrastructure and the development of novel theoretical tools and algorithms. Large-scale computations, data analytics, and machine learning are becoming an integral part in several economic sectors and graduates from the Computational Chemistry Specialization will be well-prepared to adapt, contribute, and be creative in tomorrow’s employment market.

Program Overview

• The program is offered by the Department of Chemistry.
• It provides students with a chemistry degree and an additional focus on Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics.
• Students gain experience with computer code development and high-performance computing tools.
• The program prepares graduates for a career in various economic sectors, including those that utilize large-scale computations, data analytics, and machine learning.

Affiliations

• Institute for Quantum Computing
• Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology

University Information

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.