Molecular Life Sciences and Chemistry

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

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.

Careers

• Medical professional
• Pharmacist
• Research and development professional
• Veterinarian

Sample courses

• Molecular Microbiology
• Bio-organic chemistry 
• Viral Pathogenesis

Admission

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

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

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