Chemistry

Get to Know the Program

By choosing to study chemistry at Acadia, you will focus on the structure, properties, and synthesis of matter. This includes everything from the air we breathe and the water we drink to the plastics we use and the medicine we take.

As a chemistry student, you can become an important part of leading-edge research. You will learn in small, hands-on classroom and laboratory environments. You will have academic options:

  • Honours BSc in chemistry
  • BSc with major in chemistry
  • BSc with double major

You may also participate in Acadia’s award-winning co-op program. Both the honours BSc and BSc with major in chemistry are accredited by the Canadian Institute of Chemistry, which allows you to meet professional licensing standards after graduation.

Many of our graduates go on to have a very high success rate in fields such as medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy.

Acadia’s chemistry department has faculty members who are active in many research areas. These include the following:

  • environmental chemistry
  • chemical biology
  • health and wellness
  • materials science
  • photochemistry
  • photophysics

You will benefit from small class sizes, engaging researchers, and friendly faculty and staff. You will also have access to top-notch research tools and facilities. You will have the option to enhance your post-secondary education by pursuing independent research projects and summer research jobs under the supervision of our faculty members.

Take your learning and skills development off campus and across the globe.

Study Abroad
Study abroad is available!
Co-Op
Co-op is available!

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RESEARCH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRY EVENTS CHEMISTRY CLUB

Degree Timeline

First Year
  • Take required introductory courses including electives
  • Gain comfort within a lab and learn how to navigate a lab space
  • Join clubs and get involved on campus and within the program
Middle Years
  • Opportunity to become a teaching assistant
  • Engage in summer research with faculty
  • Option to enroll in the co-op program
  • Attend conferences like Science Atlantic’s ChemCon
Final Year
  • Choose to complete honours program
  • Navigate a lab space independently
  • Conduct field research with a faculty member
  • Earn your degree

Sample Courses

Your studies will give you hands-on experience in core and specialized chemistry topics. Most courses blend theory with lab work, helping you build practical skills while exploring the molecular world.

CHEM 2853

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY

CHEM 2513

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

CHEM 2713

BIOCHEMISTRY

CHEM 3723

METABOLISM CHEMISTRY

CHEM 4733

FOOD CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY

CHEM 4773

NATURAL PRODUCT CHEMISTRY

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CAREER OPTIONS AFTER GRADUATION

A degree in chemistry from Acadia prepares you for diverse, impactful careers in science, health, and industry. Acadia chemistry grads also have a very high medical school success rate.

  • Environmental chemist
  • Biotechnologist
  • Food scientist
  • Pharmaceutical scientist
  • Medical researcher
  • Physician/Dentist
  • Materials scientist
  • Medicinal chemist
  • Forensic scientist
  • Computational scientist
  • Toxicologist
 

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Want to know more about what's in store? You're invited to continue exploring this field of study by visiting the website of this department to get a greater insight into its culture and dynamics.

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Chemistry plays a crucial role in many scientific disciplines. You might also enjoy programs including:

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