Chemistry at Acadia: Admission Average
Acadia University · Wolfville, NS
What average do you need for Chemistry at Acadia?
Chemistry at Acadia University typically admits students with averages in the high 80s, roughly 85–89%. It is the most competitive of the 9 Acadia programs we track.
Good research, pre-professional pathway.
How competitive is it?
Of the 9 universities we track that offer it, none ask for a higher average and 3 ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 89% or higher is above the typical range, 85% up to 89% is inside it, and 81% up to 85% is a reach. Cut-offs move every year, so apply to a mix of schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Chemistry at other universities
- Simon Fraser University – high 80s
- McGill University – high 80s
- St. Francis Xavier University – high 80s
- Mount Allison University – high 80s
- University of Prince Edward Island – high 80s
- University of British Columbia – mid-to-high 80s (BC) / high 80s (OOP)
- University of Victoria – mid-to-high 80s
- Bishop's University – mid-to-high 80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Chemistry
- Physics (recommended)
- One additional U/M course
First-year courses
- General Chemistry I & II
- Calculus I & II
- Physics
- Laboratory Methods
- Linear Algebra
These are typical for Chemistry programs across Canada. About the Chemistry degree
After a Chemistry degree
Chemistry usually takes 4 years. Many graduates go on to graduate or professional school.
- Research Scientist – $60,000 to $140,000
- Pharmacist – $85,000 to $140,000
- Forensic Scientist – $55,000 to $100,000
- Organic chemistry is the most challenging course in most science programs - many pre-med students are filtered here.
- Waterloo's chemistry co-op program is one of the best in Canada - excellent industry connections.
- A PhD in chemistry leads to significantly better career outcomes than a BSc alone.
Applying to Acadia
Acadia University in Wolfville is one of Canada's most respected primarily undergraduate universities. Nestled in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley wine country, Acadia is known for small class sizes, strong school spirit, and academic programs that emphasise close student-faculty relationships. The JDUC residence and campus community are notably strong.
Acadia University is in Wolfville, NS, was founded in 1838 and has about 3,800 students. Domestic tuition is about $11,000 a year, co-op is available and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: direct application March 1.
- Acadia is one of the most community-oriented universities in Canada - the small size creates genuine belonging.
- Wolfville and the Annapolis Valley are extraordinarily beautiful - wine country, orchards, and coastline.
- Small class sizes mean real relationships with professors from first year.
Other Acadia programs
- Computer Science – high 80s
- Business Administration – high 80s
- Biology – high 80s
- Psychology – high 80s
- Kinesiology – high 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 70s
- Environmental & Sustainability Studies – high 80s
- Political Science – mid-to-high 80s
- Music – Audition-based