Chemistry
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Want to study the makeup of the world around you? From plastics to pills to pizza, the materials of modern life are chemicals. Learn about everything from chemistry fundamentals to the latest scientific discoveries. You can also pursue your own research projects from second year onward.
Careers
- Agricultural scientist
- Chemical biology researcher
- Clinical chemist
- Environmental scientist
- Environmental sustainability manager
- Laboratory technician
- Materials scientist
- Medical/health professional
- Petroleum scientist
- Pharmaceutical researcher
- Pharmacist
- Process chemist
- Quality control chemist
- Research & development director
- Research assistant
- Research manager or primary investigator
- Teacher or professor
- Waste management scientist
Sample courses
- Fundamentals of Chemistry from Atoms to Materials - CHEM 101
- Research Experience - CHEM 298
- Quantum Chemistry - CHEM 347
- Biological and Medicinal Chemistry - CHEM 437
Admission
Apply to UVic as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.
Select Science: Major Undeclared when you submit your application. You can declare this program as your major after one or more years of full-time study.
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