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Chemistry at University of Victoria
BSc (Bachelor of Science) · Faculty of Science · Victoria campus
What average do you need for UVic Chemistry?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. UVic works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
Majors or options chosen later: Chemistry and Earth Sciences, Chemistry and Mathematics, Chemistry and Ocean Sciences, Chemistry for the Medical Sciences, Molecular Life Sciences and Chemistry.
What courses do you need?
UVic's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- SCH3U Chemistry (Grade 11)
- SPH3U Physics (Grade 11)
- ENG4U English (minimum 73%)
- MHF4U Advanced Functions (minimum 77%)
- One of
- SBI4U Biology
- SCH4U Chemistry
- SES4U Earth and Space Science
- SPH4U Physics
Is there a supplementary application?
Extra steps beyond marks, with the school's deadlines. Miss a required one and the application is not considered.
- Optional
- Expanded Qualifications documents (optional; only if you worry your grades will not be enough)
How much does UVic Chemistry cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $6,500 first year
- Student fees
- $1,000 to $1,900 first year
- Residence and meals
- $14,600 first yearFirst year
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 British Columbia bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does UVic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts, Major in MathematicsTRU, British Columbia | No admission average published: open admission with Grade 12 graduation and English 12 (ENG4U) at 73% or more | $4,953 |
| Bachelor of Science, General ScienceTRU, British Columbia | No admission average published: open admission with Grade 12 graduation and English 12 (ENG4U) at 73% or more | $4,953 |
| ChemistryUNBC, British Columbia | Minimum 65% average (English 12 plus four more Grade 12 courses) | $6,231 |
| Environmental ScienceUNBC, British Columbia | Minimum 65% average (English 12 plus four more Grade 12 courses) | $6,231 |
| Geographic Information Science (GIS)SFU, British Columbia | Low 80s | $6,618 |
| Physical GeographySFU, British Columbia | Low 80s | $6,618 |
| ScienceUBC, British Columbia | No average published; 70% overall is the minimum to be considered | $6,201 |
| ScienceUBCO, British Columbia | No average published; 67% overall is the minimum to be considered | $6,201 |
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: uvic.ca (opens in a new tab) (Ontario)
- Tuition: uvic.ca (opens in a new tab) (uvic.ca (opens in a new tab) (UVic tuition fee estimator; its data comes from uvic.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: uvic.ca (opens in a new tab) (uvic.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
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