University Chemistry Tutors

Looking for a university chemistry tutor who can help you excel? Our experienced tutors hold advanced degrees and bring at least two years of university-level tutoring experience to every session. We provide personalized one-on-one tutoring across all university chemistry courses, helping you master complex concepts and improve your grades.

 

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Online Chemistry Tutoring

By choosing online lessons, you’ll have the chance to work with one of our most qualified and experienced tutors from across Canada. All of our online university chemistry tutors have a masters or PhD in chemistry or a related field.  Our interactive online whiteboard allows for real-time collaboration, enabling you to share assignments and work through complex chemical equations together.

  • Use zoom, google meet or teams
  • Tutor with a masters or PhD
  • Get started in 24 hours

In-Person Chemistry Tutoring

In some cities, we offer in-person tutoring for university-level chemistry courses. We recommend being flexible with the location to allow for lessons to take place at a library. In person chemistry tutoring is available in the Greater Vancouver Regional District, Kelowna, Kamloops, Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton, Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton.

  • Tutors with a degree, masters or PhD
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Get started in 3 – 5 days

We tutor these courses

Since we have exceptionally qualified tutors we are able to provide tutoring support for university students who are taking undergraduate chemistry courses. 

First Year Chemistry Courses

CHEM 100Introductory Chemistry

For students with little or no background in chemistry, this course covers basic principles and prepares students for further study in chemistry.

CHEM 101General Chemistry I

Introduction to fundamental chemistry concepts including atomic structure, periodic trends, chemical bonding, and stoichiometry.

CHEM 102General Chemistry II

Continuation of General Chemistry I, focusing on topics like thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, and electrochemistry.

CHEM 103Principles of Chemistry I

Similar to General Chemistry I, focusing on fundamental principles and their application to real-world problems, often designed for science majors.

CHEM 104Principles of Chemistry II

Continuation of Principles of Chemistry I, covering more advanced topics such as chemical kinetics, equilibrium, and introductory organic chemistry.

CHEM 105Fundamentals of Chemistry

A comprehensive introduction, often designed for students in life sciences or health sciences, covering both general and organic chemistry basics.

CHEM 120Structure and Bonding in Chemistry

Focuses on molecular structure, bonding theories, and the relationship between structure and properties.

CHEM 130Chemical Energetics and Dynamics

Introduction to thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, and reaction kinetics.

CHEM 150Organic Chemistry for Beginners

An introduction to organic chemistry, focusing on the structure, properties, and reactions of organic molecules.

Second Year Chemistry Courses

CHEM 200Organic Chemistry I

Introduction to the structure, properties, and reactions of organic compounds, including stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, and functional groups.

CHEM 201Organic Chemistry II

Continuation of Organic Chemistry I, focusing on more complex organic reactions, mechanisms, and multi-step synthesis.

CHEM 210Analytical Chemistry I

Introduction to quantitative analysis and chemical instrumentation, covering topics like titrations, chromatography, and spectroscopy.

CHEM 220Physical Chemistry I

Study of thermodynamics, gases, liquids, solutions, and phase equilibria, focusing on the fundamental principles of physical chemistry.

CHEM 221Physical Chemistry II

Covers chemical kinetics, quantum chemistry, and molecular spectroscopy.

CHEM 230Inorganic Chemistry I

Introduction to the chemistry of transition metals, coordination chemistry, and the descriptive chemistry of elements.

CHEM 231Inorganic Chemistry II

Continuation of Inorganic Chemistry I, focusing on advanced topics such as organometallic chemistry and solid-state chemistry.

CHEM 240Biochemistry I

Introduction to the chemical processes within living organisms, covering topics like enzyme kinetics, metabolism, and biomolecular structure.

CHEM 250Environmental Chemistry

Focuses on the chemical processes in the environment, including atmospheric, aquatic, and soil chemistry, as well as pollution and sustainability.

CHEM 260Materials Chemistry

Introduction to the chemistry of materials, including polymers, nanomaterials, and solid-state chemistry.

* This list is no exclusive. We also offer tutoring for courses at a higher level.

We cover these topics 

Our university chemistry tutors are familiar with all of the topics covered in university chemistry courses.

First Year Topics

Atomic Structure

  • Nature of atoms
  • Isotopes
  • Electron configurations

Periodic Table

  • Trends in the periodic table
  • Electronegativity
  • Ionization energy
  • Atomic radius

Chemical Bonding

  • Ionic bonding
  • Covalent bonding
  • Molecular geometry
  • Intermolecular forces

Stoichiometry

  • Balancing chemical equations
  • Mole concept
  • Calculations involving reactants and products

States of Matter

  • Properties of gases, liquids, and solids
  • Phase changes
  • Phase diagrams

Thermochemistry

  • Concepts of energy and heat
  • Enthalpy
  • Calorimetry and thermodynamic principles

Chemical Equilibrium

  • Le Chatelier’s principle
  • Equilibrium constants
  • Reaction quotient

Acids and Bases

  • Definitions of acids and bases
  • pH scale
  • Strong vs. weak acids and bases
  • Buffer solutions

Redox Reactions

  • Oxidation and reduction processes
  • Basics of electrochemistry
    Second Year Topics

    Organic Chemistry

    Introduction to Organic Compounds

    • Hydrocarbons
    • Functional groups
    • Isomerism

    Reactions of Organic Molecules

    • Mechanisms
    • Substitution reactions
    • Elimination reactions
    • Addition reactions

    Spectroscopy

    • Infrared (IR) spectroscopy
    • Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy
    • Ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy for structural analysis

    Inorganic Chemistry

    Coordination Chemistry

    • Complexes
    • Ligands
    • Coordination numbers

    Transition Metals

    • Properties of transition metals
    • Electronic configurations
    • Common reactions of transition metals

    Main Group Chemistry

    • Trends and reactions of main group elements

    Physical Chemistry

    Kinetics

    • Reaction rates
    • Rate laws
    • Reaction mechanisms

    Thermodynamics

    • Laws of thermodynamics
    • Gibbs free energy
    • Spontaneity of reactions

    Chemical Equilibrium

    • Advanced concepts in equilibrium
    • Thermodynamic vs. kinetic control

    Analytical Chemistry

    Quantitative Analysis

    • Techniques for determining concentration
    • Gravimetric and volumetric analysis

    Instrumental Methods

    • Chromatography
    • Mass spectrometry
    • Electrochemical analysis

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      In some cities, we have tutors who specialize in university-level chemistry courses. We recommend maintaining flexibility in the location for in-person lessons, such as meeting at a library.

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      This depends on the specific course and its level of specialization. Since we have tutors with advanced degrees, we may have someone available to assist with higher-level courses. In such cases, we recommend online tutoring, which allows us to broaden our search and find a suitable tutor from anywhere in Canada.

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