Chemistry is a central science that underlies all natural, health and applied science disciplines. Students in science, engineering, and health science programs will have a learning advantage over their peers by having a better understanding of the chemical foundations that underlie their disciplines and professions. Graduates from these programs will enjoy an advantage in competitive program enrolment and employment by being able to demonstrate integral/advanced knowledge of the foundational core areas of chemistry.

Chemistry Foundations I will recognize completion of foundational courses in the Chemical Sciences. Chemistry Foundations II will recognize a student’s advanced proficiency in fundamental concepts in the course areas of Chemistry.

What you will learn

Students completing Chemistry Foundations I will understand the foundational concepts in pure chemistry, including a broad introduction to structure and bonding, thermochemistry and kinetics, synthesis, and characterization. This knowledge will be useful to individuals teaching chemistry at a high school level and for those completing programs in other disciplines where a familiarity with foundational chemistry concepts will be advantageous.

Students completing Chemistry Foundations II will achieve advanced proficiency in the concepts in the core areas of chemistry (analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical), with specialization in one (or more) sub-disciplinary area. This knowledge will be useful to individuals who seek an advanced secondary school chemistry teaching specialty, and for those completing programs in other disciplines where an advanced knowledge of the foundational areas of pure chemistry will be an asset.

Required high school classes

• Senior Mathematics

Students can be admitted into this college with a mathematics deficiency but are encouraged to consult the college upon admission to plan how to clear the deficiency.

The high school classes required for admission are not always the same as the classes you will need to complete the degree program you choose.

For example, high school chemistry is required to take first-year chemistry classes.

View recommended and required subjects by program

Required grade average

Applications are considered up until the deadline. Admission is offered on an ongoing basis until all seats are filled.

Learn how we calculate your admission average.

If you do not think you will meet the minimum admission average, you may be considered for the University of Saskatchewan Transition Entrance Program (USTEP) or for special (mature) admission.

If your first language is not English, you may have to prove proficiency in English before admission.

Here are the minimum scores for some of the common English language tests:

See detailed requirements and scores.

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