Chemistry and Ocean Sciences

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Use chemistry to investigate the ocean's chemical, biological, physical and geological processes. Discover how oceans operate and how humans are altering them. Learn through field trips, lab exercises, research and lectures.

Areas of focus

• Chemistry
• Chemical oceanography

Careers

• Analytical chemist
• Chemical oceanographer
• Environmental consultant
• Environmental scientist
• Geochemist
• Laboratory instructor
• Laboratory technician
• Ocean data analyst
• Quality control chemist
• Research assistant
• Seagoing technician

Sample courses

• Introductory Chemistry Oceanography – EOS 312
• Oceanographic Field School – EOS 401
• Aqueous Chemistry is the Earth and Ocean – EOS 425

Admission

Apply to the Chemistry program as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.

You can declare Chemistry and Ocean Sciences as your major after one year of full-time study.

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