Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Canada

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What will I learn?

At UPEI we focus on providing truly excellent undergraduate and graduate programs while carrying out innovative chemical research. Our four-year BSc Honours, Majors, Minors, and Master’s degrees are accredited through the Canadian Society for Chemistry. There is a tremendous sense of excitement in both teaching and research in chemistry at UPEI.

The Honours Program in Chemistry is designed to provide research experience at the undergraduate level within the BSc program. It is available to students with a strong academic background who intend to continue studies at the post-graduate level in Chemistry or some related field, or to students who intend to pursue a career where research experience would be an asset.

The Honours Program differs from the major in requiring a two-semester research course with thesis report, in the requirement of 126 semester hours for the degree and in the requirement of an additional five advanced Chemistry courses. The following are the course requirements for the Honours Program in Chemistry.

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Chemistry must take at least 48 semester hours of chemistry in total and must at the same time complete certain courses as specified by the major requirements.

The required Chemistry courses are: Chemistry 1110-1120, Chemistry 2210, Chemistry 2410-2420, Chemistry 2310, Chemistry 2720, Chemistry 3220, Chemistry 3310, Chemistry 3420, Chemistry 3530, Chemistry 3610, Chemistry 3740, Chemistry 4820 OR 4830 and two Chemistry electives, at least one of which is at the 4th year level.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$14,838.00 (8,99,873) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2025

Venue

University of Prince Edward Island

550 University Avenue,

CHARLOTTETOWN,

Prince Edward Island (PE),

C1A 4P3, Canada

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$15,580.00 (9,44,872) per year
International Student Health Insurance – 982

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

UPEI Campus

550 University Avenue,

Charlottetown,

Prince Edward Island,

C1A 4P3, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

High School Graduates:

  • Grade 12 Academic English
  • Grade 12 Academic Mathematics
  • Two Grade 12 Academic Science subjects (acceptable subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Computer Science, Oceanography, Animal Science, Environmental Science)
  • One additional Grade 12 Academic course

Please note: Successful completion of Grade 12 Chemistry (or equivalent) is required as a prerequisite for permission to register in CHEM-1110.

English Language Requirements:

  • IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5 with 6.5 in writing no other band below 6;
  • TOEFL paper-based test - 550 with minimum TWE of 5.5;
  • TOEFL internet-based test - 80 with minimum of 20 in each category;
  • Pearson Test of English - 58;
  • GTEC CBT - 1176-1250.

Application Deadlines:
Documentation for all applicants should be complete by 1 August, if applying to the Fall semester, or by 1 December, if applying to the Winter semester.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Prince Edward Island

UPEI is a diverse, welcoming academic community that offers personalised, career-focused courses with small classes and great facilities.

  • Almost one third of learners are international students
  • Small class sizes with great access to professors
  • Co-op, on-campus and graduate work opportunities
  • English Academic Preparation and full university courses