Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at Saint Mary's University

Programme overview

Chemistry is the study of matter, including its properties and composition, and of the changes it can undergo. The many different fields of Chemistry include its core areas: analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic, physical and theoretical. Working in pairs in the lab right away means you’ll quickly meet people in your first year.

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Department: Department of Chemistry | Study mode: full-time | Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Sample courses include Physical Chemistry, Green Chemistry, Instrumental Analysis and Introductory Biochemistry.

Career pathways

Career examples include lab technician, art conservation scientist, chemical patent lawyer, environmental policy maker and health professional.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Nova Scotia applicants: English 12 academic, Pre-Calculus 12 or Calculus 12, one academic 12 science course (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Programming) and two additional academic 12 courses, with a minimum 70% average and no mark below 60% in the required courses. Requirements for other provinces and countries are listed on the Canadian and international admissions pages.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall term (classes begin September 9, 2026), Winter term (classes begin January 6, 2027), Spring term (classes begin May 3, 2027) and Summer term (classes begin July 5, 2027).

Fall 2026 (September): domestic applicants apply by August 1, international applicants by June 15. Winter 2027 (January): domestic applicants apply by December 1, international applicants by October 1. Applications for 2027-2028 open October 1. The application fee is $65 CAD for domestic and $100 CAD for international students, paid by credit card at application. The deadline for admissions scholarships is February 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.smu.ca/future-students/admissions/cs-apply-online.html

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