Chemistry and Earth Sciences
Why study Chemistry and Earth Sciences at UVic?
Chemistry plays a vital role in all Earth systems. Explore the nature and movement of chemical elements in rocks, minerals, soils and water. Investigate the effect we have on earth chemistry. Gain experience by participating in lab exercises, field schools and research opportunities.
Sample courses
- Chemical Reactivity Fundamentals with Environmental Applications
- Earth System Evolution
- Global Biogeochemical Cycles
Careers
- Environmental geoscientist
- Geochemical laboratory technician
- Research and development professional
Admission requirements
- Apply to the Chemistry program as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.
- You can declare a combined degree program as your major after one year of full-time study.
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Program resources
- Program planning for Science students
- Department of Chemistry
- School of Earth and Ocean Sciences
- Faculty of Science