DEPARTMENT of PHYSICAL SCIENCES

CHEM 497: Chemistry Internship Practicum

This course provides you with practical experience in a chemistry-related work environment through an internship.

Academic Calendar

Open to Term Course Category
Chemistry majors and minors Winter, Spring Placement or Internship

Before you apply

Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C- in 6 credits of any 300-level CHEM courses

Department consent: Yes*

Permission numbers: No*

Competitive access: Yes

Supervisor needed prior to submission: No

Important information

This course requires manditory preparatory work before the placement. You must complete required components in the Fall term for Winter placements, and in the Winter term for Spring placements. These components are not part of the grade evaluation.

* Department consent is provided, and students are manually enrolled after successful completion of the application process.

Application deadline

Winter: September 30
Spring: Febrary 28

Application and enrolment procedure

  1. Submit the application form by the deadline listed above.
    Winter 2026 application formSpring and Summer 2026 application form
  2. After a successful interview, in consultation with your instructor and host organization, complete and submit the CHEM 497 Course Agreement Form.
  3. Detailed information about the enrolment process can be found in the application form.

Application assistance

Winter: Contact Dr. Ahsin Bughio at bughioa@macewan.ca.
Spring: Contact Dr. Roland Lee at leer86@macewan.ca.

Note: Course enrolment confirmation is dependent on successful pairing with an industry partner.

Class schedule note

This course will not appear on your schedule until after the course agreement is signed and submitted.