Chemistry at Mt. Allison: Admission Average
Mount Allison University · Sackville, NB
What average do you need for Chemistry at Mt. Allison?
Chemistry at Mount Allison University typically admits students with averages in the high 80s, roughly 85–89%. It is the most competitive of the 9 Mt. Allison programs we track.
Strong 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
- Acadia University – high 80s
- St. Francis Xavier 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 Mt. Allison
Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick has been ranked Canada's best primarily undergraduate university by Maclean's more times than any other institution. This small liberal arts university is known for its emphasis on student experience, small class sizes, and exceptionally high graduate school acceptance rates. It produces a disproportionate number of Rhodes Scholars relative to its size.
Mount Allison University is in Sackville, NB, was founded in 1839 and has about 2,500 students. Domestic tuition is about $11,200 a year, co-op is not widely offered and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: direct application March 15.
- Mount Allison produces more Rhodes Scholars per capita than almost any university in Canada - genuine academic prestige.
- The tiny size (2,500 students) creates an extraordinary sense of community - you will know everyone.
- Sackville is a very small town - the campus is essentially the town. Some love this; others don't.
Other Mt. Allison programs
- Sciences (BSc) – high 80s
- Biology – high 80s
- Commerce (BComm) – high 80s
- Arts (BA) – mid-to-high 80s
- Fine Arts (BFA) – mid-to-high 80s + portfolio
- Music – Audition-based
- Environmental Studies – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Political Science – mid-to-high 80s