Chemistry Co-op
Chris (chemistry) worked as an instructor at UVic's Science Venture Camp.
Put your learning in motion.
As a chemistry co-op student, you’ll alternate your academic terms with co-op terms working for real chemistry employers. You’ll gain relevant, paid work experience, build competencies and hop on the fast track to career success. You could work for:
- agricultural companies
- biotechnology firms
- natural resources organizations
- all levels of government
- pharmaceutical companies
- quality control labs
Wondering what it's like to be a chemistry co-op student? Check out our student stories!
Contact: 250-721-7155, chemcoop@uvic.ca
Location: Elliott Building, room 119 (map)
Department: Department of Chemistry
- How to apply
- Chemistry Co‑op staff
- The co‑op process
- Fees and funding
- Salaries
- Find a co‑op work term
- WHMIS test
- During your work term
- After your work term
- Résumé and cover letter tips
- Co‑op student stories
- Co‑op forms
How to apply
Application requirements
To apply to Chemistry Co-op, you must:
- have and maintain at least a B average in chemistry courses and overall
- be pursuing a full-time major or honours in chemistry
- be willing to accept placements outside of Victoria
- demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy of co-operative education
Graduating with co-op designation
If you successfully complete the requirements of the co-op program, you'll earn a co-op distinction on your degree when you graduate. Undergraduate students must complete four work terms to graduate with co-op designation. Graduate students must complete two to three work terms.
How and when to apply
How to apply
- Submit the application form
- Contact the chemistry co-op coordinator to make an appointment
When to apply
You can apply to Chemistry Co-op in your first or second year—no later than the start of your third year. Applications are accepted until Sept 30 each year. If you’re a graduate student, contact the Chemistry Co-op office to see if co-op will fit with your academic schedule.

