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Chemistry Foundations I Certificate at University of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan, Canada

Programme overview

The Chemistry Foundations I certificate recognizes foundational concepts in pure chemistry, including structure and bonding, thermochemistry and kinetics, synthesis and characterization. It is 15 credit units and suits high school chemistry teachers and students in other disciplines. It can be taken at the Saskatoon or Prince Albert campus.

Faculty: College of Arts and Science  |  Duration: Two-year certificate (part-time)  |  Intake: Fall (September), Winter (January), Spring (May), Summer (July)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

What you will study

6 credit units from CHEM 112.3 and CHEM 115.3 (or CHEM 142.1 and CHEM 146.3 with GE credit), and 9 credit units from CHEM 221, 231, 242 and 250.

Career pathways

Brewmaster, chemical technician, chemist, engineer, environmental scientist, lab technician, medical laboratory technologist, teacher, technical writer, water quality analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

College of Arts and Science (BA, BSc and BA&Sc admission), regular admission from high school: Grade 12 standing or equivalent; Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30 (admission with a mathematics deficiency is possible); minimum 70% average on five high school subjects; proficiency in English. Post-secondary applicants with 18 or more transferable credit units need a minimum 60% average, plus the same mathematics and English requirements. Special (Mature) admission is available at age 21 or older with a written submission, resume and transcripts.

Requirements published at faculty level.

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.

Intake: Fall (September), Winter (January), Spring (May), Summer (July)

Duration: Two-year certificate (part-time)

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