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Begin your journey toward becoming a pharmacist, chemical engineer, research scientist, toxicologist, or other chemistry-related professions with an Associate of Science Degree in Chemistry. This program explores matter's structure, chemical characteristics of liquids and solids, thermodynamic principles, environmental chemistry applications, and more. You'll discover how chemistry forms the foundation for biology, geology, medicine, engineering, and various scientific disciplines.
Gain hands-on experience through paid employment while studying
Enhance your education by enrolling in the optional Co-operative Education Program, where academic semesters alternate with compensated, full-time positions in your chosen field. This opportunity lets you earn income while acquiring practical skills, strengthening your professional portfolio, and securing employer recommendations before completing your degree. For Co-op participation, plan two semesters ahead – we highly recommend connecting with the Co-op Office when starting your program.
British Columbia secondary school graduation or equivalent; One course short of British Columbia secondary school graduation, or equivalent; Nineteen (19) years of age or older on the first day of the first semester of attendance; Seventeen (17) years of age on the first day of the first semester of attendance, and has not been enrolled at a school for a minimum of one year; Completion of a certificate or equivalent from a special needs program and has been in school for 12 years, or has received an Evergreen or Leaving School Certificate
Douglas College English Assessment
TOEFL iBT (in-person or online) - minimum score 83
TOEFL Essentials - minimum score of 9 (no score below 8 on any individual section)
IELTS - minimum overall band test score 6.5 (academic module only)
EIKEN Practical English - minimum placement of Grade 1
CAEL - minimum overall and essay score of 60 (computer or paper based)
Cambridge English CAE - minimum score 75 or "B
Cambridge English CPE - minimum score 60 or "C
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 8 in each of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing
Duolingo English Test Minimum overall score of 110. Official test scores must be sent directly to Douglas College.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic - minimum score of 56