Chemistry at UPEI: Admission Average
University of Prince Edward Island · Charlottetown, PE
What average do you need for Chemistry at UPEI?
Chemistry at University of Prince Edward Island typically admits students with averages in the high 80s, roughly 85–89%. It ranks #2 of 10 UPEI programs by admission average.
Small but strong research program.
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
- Mount Allison University – 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 UPEI
The University of Prince Edward Island in Charlottetown is a primarily undergraduate university with one exceptional research program: the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), one of Canada's five veterinary schools. UPEI is small, tight-knit, and warmly community-oriented. The island setting is uniquely beautiful, and Charlottetown - the birthplace of Confederation - is one of Canada's most historic cities.
University of Prince Edward Island is in Charlottetown, PE, was founded in 1969 and has about 5,500 students. Domestic tuition is about $8,100 a year, co-op is available and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: direct application April 15.
- UPEI's Atlantic Veterinary College is genuinely world-class - one of the most respected vet schools in North America.
- PEI has a unique quality of life - island life, beaches, and the birthplace of Confederation.
- The small size means every student is genuinely known on campus - rare for a university.
Other UPEI programs
- Veterinary Medicine (DVM - AVC) – high 90s + experience
- Nursing (BScN) – high 80s
- Business Administration – mid-to-high 80s
- Biology – high 80s
- Computer Science – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 70s
- Environmental Studies – mid-to-high 80s
- Arts (BA) – mid-to-high 80s