BSc

Chemistry for the Medical Sciences

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    35,448CAD
  • Start date
    Sep, Jan, May

Program overview

What the University of Victoria (in partnership with Kaplan International) says about their program:

Do you have an interest in chemistry but want to work in the health sciences? This program is for you. Gain a solid grounding in chemistry and explore courses from other disciplines. This program is excellent preparation for health-oriented professional programs.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent (academic stream) with high-level results / minimum GPA 3.0 or equivalent.

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • 4-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
  • The equivalent of a minimum “B” average over the last two years of your degree.

English proficiency

  • IELTS

    6.5 (no subscore below 6.0)

  • TOEFL

    90 (no section less than 20)

Documents required

  • Academic transcripts
  • Bank statements
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Motivation letter / Statement of purpose
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • Document translations
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Fees and funding

Funding

International Entrance Scholarship

- For undergraduate international first years students with good grades. - **Amount:** CAD$10,000.

In-course Scholarships

- Available to undergraduate students after their first year.

International Scholarship

- CAD$2,000 award, for International IB students with good grades.

Graduate Scholarship

- Scholarships awarded by the Faculty of Graduate Studies - **Amount:** Up to CAD$17,500

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    from CAD$29,716 to CAD$33,634 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    from CAD$27,108 to CAD$43,600 per year

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Visa requirements for the University of Victoria (in partnership with Kaplan International)

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