Do I need to have taken chemistry in high school to study Life Sciences?
Whether you can study Life Sciences without having taken chemistry in high school depends on the university, faculty, and program. Life Sciences uses basic chemistry in areas such as biochemistry and laboratory work, so you may need to make up the fundamentals through introductory courses, remedial study, or self-study after enrolling. Check the admission subjects and course prerequisites for your intended program.
Key points
- Basic chemistry is useful for biochemistry, molecular biology, and laboratory work.
- Whether classes assume high-school chemistry and what introductory or remedial support is available depends on the program.
- If needed, reviewing atoms and molecules, chemical bonding, and acids and bases can help you prepare.
Things to check
- Check official information for your intended university and program to confirm whether chemistry is required for admission or as a prerequisite after enrollment.