Associate of Science Chemistry

Associate Degree
Type
Length 2 years
Fees* Check the fee schedule
*All fees are an estimate.

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Overview

A chemistry education gives you flexibility to move in numerous career directions.

Some possibilities include:

  • Applied research and product development
  • Environmental assessment and protection
  • Chemical engineering
  • Forensic science, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, pharmacology,
  • Oil and gas, mining and metallurgy, pulp and paper,
  • Education

Even though your major may not be chemistry, there are other occupations in which having a strong chemistry background is beneficial: forestry, nursing, dental hygiene, medical lab technician, environmental technician, and more.

Upgrading Options

Is your chemistry a bit rusty? Check out out Academic Upgrading options to prepare for this program.

Academic Upgrading

Transfer

Chemistry courses at CNC are transferrable to other post-secondary institutions in BC, including SFU, TRU, UBC, UNBC, and UVic (see bctransferguide.ca ).

Courses

Chemistry is known as 'the central science' as it is important to the understanding of the natural world; it connects the sciences with its focus on the fundamental properties of matter. Chemistry is a branch of science that studies the composition, structure, properties and reactions of substances (atoms, molecules and compounds). A chemistry education gives the student the flexibility to move in numerous career directions including research and development, chemical engineering, forensic science, and industrial and medical fields.

Entry Requirements

Spring 2027 Intake and Onwards

For applications to the Spring 2027 intake (January start), you must meet the following requirements:

Program Specific Recommendations

To allow for greater course selection it is recommended that students have the following high school subject in addition to the admission requirements:

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Open admission

Any program of study that does not have a selective admission process or fixed capacity and is on a “first qualified, first admitted” basis.

Invest in your future

Please check the fee schedule for up-to-date information.

These costs are an estimate and do not include books. Costs may change without notice. Student fees vary by campus.

Books for this program can be purchased from the bookstore.

Paying for college

We're here to help. You can apply for scholarships and bursaries through CNC. We can also help you find loans and other funding. 

Salaries and employment

Looking for a job? Check the student employment opportunities.

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