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.
Quick facts
- Program options:
- Bachelor degree
- Study options:
- Full-time study, Part-time study
- Program delivery:
- On-campus
- Dynamic learning:
- Co-op optional
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 Faculty of Science (Undeclared) as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.
You can declare this program as your major after one or more years of full-time study.
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English language proficiency
You must demonstrate English language proficiency to attend UVic. Your transcripts are enough to prove proficiency if you've studied full-time in an academic program at the high school or post-secondary level within Canada for at least four years, and all of your instruction was in English.
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Program planning
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