Pharmaceutical Chemistry is the combination of two sciences, Pharmacology and Chemistry. Pharmacology is the science emphasizing the actions, uses, and the toxicity of drugs on various body systems.
Chemistry is concerned with the synthesis, analysis, and reactivity of molecules.
The University of Guelph, in conjunction with Seneca College, offers students the ability to combine the benefits of an academic university education and a technical education one acquires from a college. This type of degree was totally new in 1999 to Ontario. This degree includes courses drawn both from the University of Guelph and Seneca College. Studies in Guelph include an extensive education in Biology, Chemistry, and some Mathematical disciplines including Calculus and Statistics. Upon completion of this degree students will be extremely well prepared for the world of work.