• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at Cape Breton University is offered as a 4-year teaching program.
  • This bachelor program has a co-op work option.
  • In order to be eligible to participate in a full-time Co-op Work Term, students must meet the GPA requirements.
  • The student to faculty ratio is 16:1 which bridges the gap between faculty and students.
  • Some of the main courses that students will study in this program are:
    • Mathematics for Chemistry I
    • Mathematics for Chemistry II
    • These cross-listed courses that are unique to this area, provide students with math and computer background needed for a fuller theoretical understanding
  • Chemistry is a pivotal science as it provides an understanding of the scientific method and the scientific basis of today's world.
  • A course in chemistry is also of great value in the service function it provides to other fields of study such as engineering, biology, medicine, nursing, food sciences, pharmacy, oceanography, and environmental sciences.
  • Career positions may include: 
    • Professional schools in various fields
    • Industrial and academic research & development
    • Government and hospital laboratories
    • Industrial process laboratories
    • Environmental studies, etc with an average salary of 36,475 USD per year.