<ul><li>​Chemistry is often described as a central science due to its focuses on the structure, properties, and synthesis of matter which includes virtually everything from the plastics people use to the air they breathe, and from the water they drink to the medicine they take </li><li>By choosing to study chemistry at Acadia, students will become an important part of leading-edge research in small, hands-on classroom and laboratory environments</li><li>Students may pursue an Honours BSc in chemistry, a BSc with major in chemistry, and a BSc with double major, as well as participate in Acadia’s award-winning co-op program</li><li>Both the Honours BSc and BSc with major in chemistry are accredited by the Canadian Institute of Chemistry, which allows students to meet professional licensing standards after graduation</li><li>Many of the graduates go on to have a very high success rate in fields such as medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy</li></ul>

<ul><li>​Biology is the study of life, and this program offers students exciting opportunities to explore and enhance their understanding of the world </li><li>By choosing to study biology at Acadia students will work closely with the university's professors to explore all facets of life from molecules to ecosystems and from marine to arctic terrestrial systems</li><li>Acadia offers a balance of state-of-the art indoor and outdoor laboratory experiences, enhanced by the diversity of local habitats, as well as preserved specimens available from the E.C. Smith Herbarium and Acadia Wildlife Museum</li><li>Students will tackle current issues with hands-on learning that integrates theory, techniques, and practical approaches to biology</li><li>Biology students graduate with a comprehensive understanding of whole-organism biology and competency in scientific methodology developed through a process of creativity, independence and ownership of the learning process</li></ul>

<ul><li>​Students study the Earth and how it interacts with the atmosphere, oceans, and biosphere, making environmental geoscience one of our most diverse scientific programs </li><li>Environmental Geoscience is available at both the BSc and BSc (honours) level</li><li>The university's curriculum allows students to achieve registration as a professional environmental geoscientist which includes a core of courses at the first and second year levels in common with geology majors, and diverges at the third year level to incorporate courses in geochemistry, geophysics, hydrogeology, and environmental science</li><li>Environmental Geoscience requires multidisciplinary study, which ensures students will acquire a wide range of expertise</li><li>Students will learn about the dynamics and history of the planet, and how they impact the environmental, energy and mining industries, both within Canada and abroad</li></ul>

<ul><li>Acadia’s physics program is the study of the interrelationships and interactions which are fundamental to understanding how the world works</li><li>Physics graduates have traditionally developed new concepts and new technologies that have enabled them to easily move across disciplines to tackle real-world problems in many fields</li><li>After the first year of study, paid student positions are available as help centre tutors and as lab assistants. Following the second and third years, numerous opportunities exist for paid summer research projects, either locally or at an international research facility, like CERN, that may form part of an undergraduate thesis</li><li>Group work, teaching in labs or the help centre, student class presentations, summer research, and participation in conferences all contribute to students' acquisition of the necessary research and communication skills to pursue graduate studies or secure employment</li><li>This program is based on creating an environment that is committed to students' success, and the university's dedicated faculty members are consistently acknowledged for outstanding teaching</li></ul>

<ul><li>​By choosing Classical Studies, students will explore the ancient civilizations that fundamentally shaped world and influenced the way people live and think today </li><li>Students will grow their capacity to understand the modern world and the significant global challenges they all face</li><li>As a student of classics, students will learn about global history while focusing on archaeology, mythology, and the cultural legacy of Greece and Rome</li><li>In order to maximize your understanding of this rich historical context, students will develop language skills in Greek and Latin</li><li>In fourth year, students will have the opportunity to write an honours thesis based on primary research in an area of their interest</li></ul>

<ul><li>​Business offers the perfect combination of academic challenge and team / project focus, making this program appealing if students are seeking a competitive, yet collaborative, learning environment </li><li>The F.C. Manning School of Business Administration offers both a comprehensive understanding of business fundamentals and the opportunity to pursue students' choice of specialization</li><li>Working closely with the university's professors, students can major in accounting, business technology management, employment relations, entrepreneurship and innovation, finance, and marketing</li><li>Students will have the opportunity to expand and apply their classroom learning through study abroad opportunities, co-op placements, and projects with local enterprises</li><li>The graduates have secured careers with some of the world’s most prestigious organizations, or have gone on to start their own successful ventures</li></ul>

<ul><li>​By taking computer science, students will become a part of this important field, developing technologies and systems to improve people's lives </li><li>Acadia University’s Jodrey School of Computer Science will help students move beyond being just a user of computers</li><li>The School will teach students how to design and implement computer systems that solve real-world problems</li><li>In the Bachelor of Applied Computer Science, the university offers defined options in Software Development, Game Development, Data Analytics, Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing, as well as options to take a second major or an interdisciplinary minor</li><li>This program is designed for those students who do not have a programming course from high school</li></ul>

<ul><li>Economics has been classically defined as “the study of people in the ordinary business of life"</li><li>The mission of the Department of Economics is to create an environment where students develop the skills and insights expected of a modern economist educated in the liberal arts tradition, and where an interaction is fostered that promotes teaching, research, and service, all in a technologically-rich environment</li><li>Economics at Acadia offers a range of options including both the BA and the BSc with major, double major, and honours, plus other joint programs with business and computer science</li><li>This course participates in Acadia’s award-winning co-operative education program through which students receive credit for paid work experience related to economics</li><li>The most common jobs open to students upon graduation are in banking, provincial, federal and municipal government, consulting and numerous private sector firms</li></ul>

Acadia University

All Courses

Chemistry (BSc)

Biology (BSc)

Environmental Geoscience (BSc)

Physics (BSc)

Classical Studies (BA)

Business Administration (BBA)

Computer Science (BCS, BACS, BSc)

Economics (BA, BSc)