Math and physical sciences: every university, ranked
Chemistry at University of Calgary
BSc (Bachelor of Science) · Faculty of Science · Calgary campus
What average do you need for UCalgary Chemistry?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. UCalgary works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
What courses do you need?
UCalgary's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
The school lists no specific courses for this program, or we could not read them: check its page (opens in a new tab).
How much does UCalgary Chemistry cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $7,400 first year, $29,600 in all
- Student fees
- $1,600 to $2,500 first year, $6,300 to $9,900 in all
- Rent after first year
- $34,300 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Calgary, $954 a month
What do math and physical sciences graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for Alberta bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does UCalgary Chemistry lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- ActuaryPut a price on risk for insurers and pension plans. Years of exams, but you are paid well while you write them.$106kTypical pay7 to 10 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- StatisticianDesign studies, measure things properly, and say how sure you actually are.$106kTypical pay4 to 6 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- PhysicistWork out how matter and energy behave, then build instruments to prove it. The longest science training, and the widest exits.$117kTypical pay8 to 11 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- AgronomistThe crop doctor. You walk fields, read soil tests, and tell farmers what to plant, feed and spray.$83kTypical pay4 to 5 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- Aquaculture TechnicianRaise fish and shellfish on a farm in the water. Feeding, health checks, nets and boats.$61kTypical payup to 2 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- AstronomerStudy stars, planets and galaxies with telescopes and code. Almost everyone in this job has a doctorate.$117kTypical pay9 to 12 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
Where else can you study math and physical sciences?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Applied StatisticsULethbridge, Alberta | General admission minimum: 65% average on five Grade 12 courses (no competitive average published) | $6,822 |
| Applied StatisticsMacEwan, Alberta | Competitive range high 60s to high 70s (2026/27 and 2027/28 intakes) | $7,500 |
| Bachelor of Science: ChemistryMRU, Alberta | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 85 to 90% | $7,288 |
| Bachelor of Science: Data ScienceMRU, Alberta | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 75 to 85% | $7,288 |
| ChemistryULethbridge, Alberta | General admission minimum: 65% average on five Grade 12 courses (no competitive average published) | $6,822 |
| ChemistryMacEwan, Alberta | Competitive range high 60s to high 70s (2026/27 and 2027/28 intakes) | $7,500 |
| Actuarial Mathematics (BA)Concordia, Quebec | High school: A- overall, A- math (Ontario 80 to 84% on Concordia's scale) | $12,986 |
| Actuarial Mathematics (BSc)Concordia, Quebec | High school: A- overall, A- math and science (Ontario 80 to 84% on Concordia's scale) | $12,986 |
If you don't get in
Routes the data shows: like programs that ask for less, and college programs with a transfer agreement into this one.
- Asks for less
- Honours BSc Chemistry at Ottawa: 80% minimum (English program); 75% minimum (French program)
- Chemistry at Carleton: 78%
- Chemistry at Guelph: 78-83%
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: discover.ucalgary.ca (opens in a new tab) (the Fall 2025 version,from an archived copy, 22 September 2025 (opens in a new tab))
- Courses: ucalgary.ca (opens in a new tab) (refused, 403)
- Tuition: discover.ucalgary.ca (opens in a new tab) (alis.alberta.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: ucalgary.ca (opens in a new tab) (refused, 403)
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
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