Physical Sciences (Chemistry) 48 months Undergraduate Program By University of Waterloo |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

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Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

146,800 CADTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

ChemistryMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Chemistry

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Fire up the Bunsen burners in one of Canada’s top 10 chemistry programs. You’ll study everything from biochemistry and inorganic chemistry to polymer chemistry, nanoscience, and more. Meanwhile, you can gain 20 months of paid work experience through Waterloo's co-op program, allowing you to explore possible career paths while earning money to help pay for your education. If you’re eyeing a career in teaching or academia, hone your instruction skills as a teaching assistant. Graduates with a Chemistry degree typically pursue careers in industrial research and development, bio-based materials, the food industry, pharmaceutical or agricultural companies, energy and the environment, or with universities and research institutions.

Program overview

Main Subject

Chemistry

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Fire up the Bunsen burners in one of Canada’s top 10 chemistry programs. You’ll study everything from biochemistry and inorganic chemistry to polymer chemistry, nanoscience, and more. Meanwhile, you can gain 20 months of paid work experience through Waterloo's co-op program, allowing you to explore possible career paths while earning money to help pay for your education. If you’re eyeing a career in teaching or academia, hone your instruction skills as a teaching assistant. Graduates with a Chemistry degree typically pursue careers in industrial research and development, bio-based materials, the food industry, pharmaceutical or agricultural companies, energy and the environment, or with universities and research institutions.

Admission requirements

90+
6.5+

Ontario students: 6 Grade 12 U and/or M courses including: (1) English (ENG4U) (minimum final grade of 70% is required); (2) Advanced Functions (minimum final grade of 70% is required); (3) Calculus and Vectors (minimum final grade of 70% is required); (4) Two of: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics of Data Management, or Physics (Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, and/or Physics are recommended); (5) Admission averages: Low 80s

4 Years
Jan-2000

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

28,800 CAD
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International Students

146,800 CAD
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The University of Waterloo offers more than 100 undergraduate programs in areas such as health, humanities and social sciences, business, engineering, the environment, mathematics, and science.

Waterloo has been ranked as Canada's most innovative university for the past 25 years and as one of Canada's best overall universities. The university is home to the world's largest co-op program with 6,700 employers around the world hiring our students for 4-month paid work terms throughout their degree. View our admission requirements to learn more.

The University of Waterloo offers over 190 doctoral and Master’s degree programs and was ranked #152 in the QS World University Rankings 2015. Postgraduate programs include Biology, Nanotechnology, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Economics, Languages, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacy, and Mathematics.

The engineering and technology schools are ranked 57th in the world in the QS World University Rankings and alumni go on to work at companies like BlackBerry (founded by a Waterloo alum), Apple, Ernst & Young, and Google.

While graduate job placement for the university is excellent, Waterloo also prides itself in its research programs and degrees.  With over $200 million in funding from both local and international partners – 31% of funding comes from industry partnerships – the school has been able to push the envelope in innovation in the STEM fields, health sciences, and the arts. 

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