Molecular Life Sciences and Chemistry
Why study Molecular Life Sciences & Chemistry at UVic?
Explore life at the molecular level and learn how chemical processes shape living systems. In Molecular Life Sciences & Chemistry, you’ll connect biology, chemistry and biochemistry to understand cells, genes, proteins and the molecules that support health, disease and the environment.
You’ll build strong skills in lab work, chemical analysis, data interpretation and scientific problem-solving. Through hands-on courses, research opportunities and co-op, you’ll graduate with practical experience and a strong foundation for careers or future study in biotechnology, health science, pharmaceuticals, environmental science, research and more.
Sample courses
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- Molecular Microbiology
- Bio-organic chemistry
- Viral Pathogenesis
Careers
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- Medical professional
- Pharmacist
- Research and development professional
- Veterinarian
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.
Learn more
Program resources
- Program planning for Science students
- Department of Chemistry
- School of Molecular Life Sciences
- Faculty of Science