Through impactful research and teaching, we advance chemistry in health, education and sustainability-preparing students for dynamic, future-focused careers. Get your UBC degree in chemistry and learn how to control matter. Chemistry can be used to make smart materials that can monitor your life signs, to analyze parts per trillion of environmental contaminants, and design nanostructured materials that can efficiently convert water into fuel. It can turn enzymes into microscopic industrial machines, producing life-saving pharmaceuticals or eating up pollutants. Chemistry is a discipline rife with opportunities to address global challenges, including the rising cost of healthcare, food security and dwindling natural resources. Your UBC Okanagan Chemistry degree can lead to opportunities in industry, healthcare, education, government, and professional schools like medicine, dentistry or veterinary science.
Fourth-year standing (minimum of 78 credits in the Chemistry Major).Minimum grade average of 76% in all courses taken applicable to the Chemistry Major.Enrolment in CHEM_O 449 with a research project and a research supervisor approved by the Chemistry Curriculum Committee.