FAQs for ChemMedSci students
Curriculum transition 2019-20 FAQs
The link to the UVic calendar information on students' rights and responsibilities concerning program changes: https://web.uvic.ca/calendar2019-05/undergrad/info/regulations/requirement-change.html#
FAQs for ChemMedSci students:
- What program do I follow to graduate?
If you started your degree in the fall of 2018 and you did not take and pass Chem 231 in the Spring of 2019 (see below), you need to follow the new degree program.
If you started your degree earlier than fall 2018, you may graduate under either the old or the new program.
If you choose to graduate under the old program, you will need to complete your second year Chemistry requirements in 2019-20. If you are unable to do this, please check with the ChemMedSci Advisor.
- If I have taken either Chem 213 or 232, do I have to graduate under the old program?
Yes.
Please check the transition flowchart for how to complete second year Chem courses.
- If I started my degree in the fall of 2018 and I have passed Chem 231 in the Spring of 2019 (Jan-Apr) which program should I follow to graduate?
You should follow the old program and take Chem 213, 222 and 232 in 2019-20 (or the summer of 2019). You will have received an e-mail in March of 2019 explaining how to deal with the pre-requisites when you for the Fall of 2019. If you cannot register check with the Department (chem@uvic.ca).
- What if I need Chem 213 to complete the old degree program, but it is no longer offered?
Chem 213 will be offered in 2019-20. If you are unable to take the course at that time, you should check with the ChemMedSci Advisor to find out the appropriate course substitution.
- Do I need to take Chem 260?
If you have taken Chem 222 or Chem 232, you cannot take Chem 260.
Please check the transition flowchart for how to complete second year Chem courses.
Note that Chem 213, 222, and 232 will not be offered after 2019-20. If you are unable to fit the outstanding course(s) into your schedule in 2019-20, please check with the ChemMedSci Advisor.
- If I am following the old program and wish to take Chem 222, when should I take it?
Chem 222 will be offered in 2019-20. If you are unable to take it then, please check with the ChemMedSci advisor.
- Do I need to take Chem 234 if I have already taken Chem 232?
No.
Please check the transition flowchart for how to complete second year Chem courses.
- Do I need to take Chem 363?
If you started your degree in fall 2018 or later, Chem 363 is required for your degree under the new program.
If you started your degree earlier than fall 2018, you can fulfill your third year Chem lab requirement with any one of Chem 361/362/363/364.
However, taking Chem 363 ensures that you have a "full year" of organic chemistry labs, which is a requirement for some health-related professional programs.