Bachelor of Science - Chemistry (Optional Co-op)
| Study location | Canada, Saskatchewan, Regina |
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| Type | Bachelor's Degree, University |
| Nominal duration | 4 years, plus 4 Optional Co-op terms |
| Study language | English |
| Tuition fee | CA$25,770 per year The fees are for the 2023–2024 academic year and include tuition (CA$$25,040), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters (based on 10 courses per year) and are subject to change. |
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| Registration fee | CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents) with an overall minimum average of 70 percent:
Note: 65% – 69.99% average can be admitted to Science Qualifying program. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English If you are not coming from a country where English is the primary language, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways:
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Overview
Chemistry is the study of properties of materials, syntheses of compounds, characterization and determination of structures of compounds, measurement of reaction kinetics and understanding the mechanisms of chemical processes.
As a chemistry student, you will conduct chemical analyses, design, synthesize and test new chemical products and measure pollutants in the air, water and soil. You will develop analytical, problem solving, data interpretation, time management and communication skills through extensive hands-on experience. In the study of chemistry, you will also learn to think logically, creatively and independently.
CO-OP PROGRAM
Co-operative Education (Co-op) alternates practical, career-related, paid work terms with semesters in class, giving you up to 16 months of supervised work experience by the time you graduate.
If you are interested in becoming a Co-op student, check to see when and what pre-requisites you need to have completed before becoming a part of the program. Make sure that you are qualified prior to submit an application.
How many work terms will you do?
Three, with an optional fourth.
How much can you earn during a work term?
Your salary could range from $2,200 to $3,200 per month, or about $14 to $20 per hour. Some employers may also offer a moving allowance.
Career opportunities
Graduates work as:
- pollution control specialists
- research chemists
- pharmaceutical chemists
- pathology assistants
- food scientists
- immunologists
- health and safety inspectors