"...Chemists deal with stuff. We make stuff, study what stuff is made of and research what stuff does by studying its molecular and atomic make-up."
Dr. RodrÍguez NÚÑez, Ph.D.
What is Chemistry involved in?
- Decreasing air pollution
- Containing global warming by sequestering greenhouse gases
- Improving the longevity of bone implants
- Enhancing cancer treatment
- Developing longer lasting batteries for electronics
Is Chemistry for me?
We spoke with two Chemistry students who shared that Chemistry can be difficult, but if you find it interesting you should pursue it.
- Are you curious about why and how things happen?
- Do you like to tackle a challenge?
- Do you find learning chemistry interesting?
- Do you want to increase your laboratory experience?
Where can Chemistry take me?
Check out more career options in Chemistry.
What skills will I gain?
- Critical thinking
- Verbal communication
- Data analysis
- Teamwork
- Lab experience
- Problem solving
"I've gotten a lot better at cooking at home...because I have so much experience measuring and synthesizing."
Amanda, third year Chemistry
Check out the key skills employers are looking for.
What are UBC Chemists doing?
Dr. Parisa Mehrkhodavandi
Developing 'green' biodegradable polymers, which have applications in medicine and could replace traditional plastics.
Dr. Keng Chou
Developing microscopes with super-resolution to view virus-host interactions in unprecedented detail.
Dr. Jason Hein
Focusing on the discovery, design and study of new organometallic and organocatalytic reactions using robots.
Dr. Curtis Berlinguette
Accelerating the discovery and deployment of clean energy technologies, including advanced solar cells and energy storage.
Learn more about Chemistry
- Chemistry website
- Explore involvement opportunities and career possibilities in Chemistry
- Learn about the specialization admission pre-requisites
- Check out the Academic Calendar for program requirements
- Get advice on choosing your specialization
