Chemistry (BSc)

Acadia University

Canada, Kentville

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Acadia University

Canada , Kentville

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesAugust-2022 16-Aug-2022

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 48 month(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 25,039 / Year

Apply Date 16-Aug-2022

Next Intake August-2022

Chemistry (BSc)

About

Chemistry is often described as the central science. It focuses on the structure, properties, and synthesis of virtually everything, from the plastics we use to the air we breathe.

Explore the elements

By choosing to study chemistry at Acadia, you will focus on the structure, properties, and synthesis of matter. This includes everything from the air we breathe and the water we drink to the plastics we use and the medicine we take.

As a chemistry student, you can become an important part of leading-edge research. You will learn in small, hands-on classroom and laboratory environments. You will have academic options:

Honours BSc in chemistry
BSc with major in chemistry
BSc with double major

You may also participate in Acadia’s award-winning co-op program. Both the honours BSc and BSc with major in chemistry are accredited by the Canadian Institute of Chemistry, which allows you to meet professional licensing standards after graduation.

Many of our graduates go on to have a very high success rate in fields such as medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy.

Acadia’s chemistry department has faculty members who are active in many research areas. These include the following:

environmental chemistry
chemical biology
health and wellness
materials science
photochemistry
photophysics

You will benefit from small class sizes, engaging researchers, and friendly faculty and staff. You will also have access to top-notch research tools and facilities. You will have the option to enhance your post-secondary education by pursuing independent research projects and summer research jobs under the supervision of our faculty members.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Tawjihiyah with minimum 85%; in addition, a minimum grade of 85% in math is needed for degree programs that require math

English Program Requirements

Since English is the language of instruction at Acadia University, you must be able to communicate competently in English both orally and in writing. If your first language is not English, you may be required to present your TOEFL, IELTS, CAEL or PTE Academic scores. Acadia's English requirements are as follows:

TOEFL - 90 IBT with no subtest score below 20
IELTS - 6.5 with no subtest score below 6.0
CAEL/CAEL Online - 70 with no subtest score below 60
PTE Academic - 61 with no subtest score below 60
Cambridge C1 Advanced Exam (CAE) - Pass A, B, or C - 180 or above with no subtest score below 173
PELMO - 65 with no section below 30
Cambridge B2 First Exam (FCE): Pass A - 180 with no subtest score below 173
Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 115, with no sub score below 90
LanguageCert Academic: 70-74 overall, with no skill under 65

If you have studied in an English medium of instruction for three years, the language proficiency requirement may be waived.

If you do not meet our English requirements but are academically admissible, you may receive an offer of admission allowing you to begin your degree program upon successful completion of our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program. For more information visit the English Language Centre.