The Chemistry and Biochemistry programs at the University of Windsor are designed to provide students with a strong foundation of skills and expertise in the field of science. Students within these programs will have the unique opportunity to use classroom knowledge to conduct research in a professional setting, and the prospect of gaining hands-on experience in the field of Chemistry and Biochemistry through relevant paid co-op opportunities. Students enrolled into the co-op program will be exposed to the latest research, and scientific development in a variety of industries through their 8, 12, or 16-month work term opportunity.
Students work in partnership with a coordinator to secure a work term placement by applying to our job board or by working on a guided job search. Typical student positions within similar co-op placements include:
- Agricultural Research Assistant
- Quality Control Analyst
- Process Inspector
- Junior Analytical Chemist
- Research and Development Technician
Organizations such as CNOOC, Jamieson Natural Sources, Catalent and Agricultural and Agri-Food Canada have interest in co-op students within the Chemistry and Biochemistry disciplines.
Year 3 Application Requirements:
- Minimum 70% major average, 65% cumulative average, and not more than one outstanding grade below 50% after completion of four terms of study
Each student accepted into the program will have to complete a non-credit job readiness program, Transform during the fall study term of their third year. A pass in Transform will allow students to move onto the job competition, where they compete for placement opportunities during the winter study term.
The typical work-study sequence is as follows:
|
Year of Study |
Fall |
Winter |
Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Study | Study | Off |
| Year 2 | Study | Study | Off |
| Year 3 | Study (Transform) | Study | Work Term 1 |
| Year 4 | Work Term 2 | Study | Work Term 3 |
| Year 5 | Study | - | - |
*Work Term 1 and Work Term 2 must be completed as an 8-month continuous placement with the same employer. These terms cannot be split between two different employers.
Current Students:
Current students not already admitted to the coop program can apply either directly out of high school or in the fall of their third year of study. Current students must be full-time, have a minimum major average of 70%, a cumulative average of 65% and no more than one outstanding F grade on their transcript. Applications can be submitted via mySuccess. Select “Co-op” and follow the instructions provided.
Work Integrated Learning Coordinator
Romina Oulevey
WIL Coordinator, Business, Kinesiology, Chemistry/Biochemistry and Physics
Joyce Entrepreneurship Centre, Suite 132
coop@uwindsor.ca | 519-253-3000 ext. 3561