Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry

at The Kings University Canada

Uncovering the intricate and wide-ranging relationships between organisms and their environments is at the heart of studying biology. At King’s, the biology program guides you to a deeper understanding of the complexity of life, in all its forms, so that you will become a better steward of creation.

Through laboratory experience and hands-on research in the field, students in the biology program study wild and wonderful creatures in their natural habitats, and gain insight into the mechanisms of human health and genetics. Biology students at King’s conduct research in the Rocky Mountains, analyze DNA in our biochemistry lab, and study plant life in our campus greenhouse. From human anatomy to molecular biology, King’s biology program digs deep into the inner workings of life in God’s creation.

The accounting stream prepares students to wield numbers and financial management to succeed in the world of business. This program is fully accredited by CPA Alberta meaning graduates can pursue their professional accounting designation upon graduation. The accounting stream is also perfect for students looking to pursue careers related to finances and money management outside of the accounting profession.

Political science studies the governance of public communities. The program focuses on political institutions such as the state, executive, courts, and legislatures, and it examines the role of citizens, public officials, interest groups, and political parties within the political system as a whole.

Ever wonder why people listen to certain types of music, dress the way they do, commit crimes, or struggle with homelessness or addictions? Sociology engages these and other questions by looking deep into our social character and the systemic organization of human interaction.

The Sociology program at King's starts with one basic assumption: that human beings are social beings created in love and to love.

A Sociology degree helps students develop a variety of skills and insights that are vital for working and living well in today's world. Students develop research expertise, critical thinking skills, and decision-making skills while learning report preparation techniques; new communication, resolution, and leadership skills; and more.

Program Highlights

• Explore society's interconnections including the realities, struggles, challenges, and opportunities of various demographics.
• Study social phenomena as you prepare to take up careers with social justice concerns in mind.
• Develop new skills including research expertise, critical thinking, decision making, oral communication, policy, analysis, listening and collaboration, and more.
• Participate in field research as part of King's Community Engaged Research program.
• Explore how important facets of our society, such as religion, art, science, sports, and marriage, shape us individuals.
• Discover how social systems oppress some while benefiting others, and apply your faith to real world problems.
• Think abstractly about life and society and learn new ways to make a difference in the lives of others.

Cultivate your talents in performance, musicology, aural skills, and more. At King's, you will study the physical aspects of music—including theory and performance techniques—and its aesthetic qualities, as well as answer philosophical questions concerning its nature, origin, and development.

King's Music program guides you to a richer understanding of the role music plays in a well-lived life and engages in the beauty, drama, intellectual rigour, and healing power of western classical music. An equal emphasis is placed on classroom learning and private instrument instruction and you will find countless performance opportunities to hone your craft and do what you love—making music! 

Program Highlights

• Perform in numerous concerts and recitals throughout the course of your program.
• Familiarize yourself with the physical aspects of the art including theory, performance techniques, and music's aesthetic qualities.
• Seek answers to philosophical questions concerning the nature of music, it's origin, and development.
• Take part in choral and instrumental ensemble opportunities.
• Engage in classes consisting of discussions, presentations, and analysis of songs, sounds, and ideas.
• Explore Christianity's influence on the development of music and examine the beauty of music through an informed Christian perspective.

Chemistry is about creativity. Chemists design and create new molecules and explore their properties and reactivities. Putting this creative knowledge to work, chemists team up with biologists, pharmacologists, engineers, material scientists, and environmental professionals to reveal the secrets of life’s building blocks.

The program lets students come to a deeper understanding of the molecular world so they can engage with molecules to bring healing to a damaged and hurting world. Learn how to describe, visualize, interact with, and appreciate the molecular world from leading professors in the field and conduct extensive laboratory research projects.

Program Highlights

• Obtain hands-on experience with laboratory tools, software, and procedures used by practicing industry professionals.
• Develop mathematical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Participate in field trips and laboratory experiments as you learn how to synthesize, bond, and create from the building blocks of God's design.
• Learn and work alongside award-winning professors who are committed to your success.
• Prepare for future careers and graduate study through an experiential, research-filled program.
• Immerse yourself in the molecular as you learn to describe, visualize, and interact with it.
• Cultivate a fuller appreciation of how subatomic particles reveal the fingerprints of our Creator.

A strong foundation in business starts with an understanding of management, administration, finance, and accounting. At King’s, we take business education one step further by integrating your faith. Emerging social and environmental concerns require tomorrow’s business leaders to find creative solutions. At the Leder School of Business, in addition to foundational knowledge and skills to navigate the business world, you will learn to creatively tackle new challenges that will shape the future – without compromising your core beliefs.

King’s business program offers five streams in general business, accounting, non-profit and social entrepreneurship, small business and entrepreneurship, and environmental management. The program is fully recognized and accredited by academic and industry organizations including Chartered Professional Accountants and the Canadian Institute of Management.

Non-profits and voluntary organizations employ 12 percent of Canada’s workforce and contribute $75.9 billion to the nation’s economy. These numbers continue to grow as business approaches are being used to talk about social issues like poverty or the environment. This means there is an increasing demand for business graduates in this sector. Students who choose this stream could get jobs as government policy analysts or sustainability specialists.

Psychology studies what motivates people to do the things they do and how society affects human thought, learning, and action. Students learn to critically engage assumptions about human nature and understand how these assumptions are important in our modern world and in the light of Christian faith.

Explore cognition and the activities of the mind and examine how physical disorders in the structural and chemical make-up of the brain can lead to behavioural and mental illness challenges. This degree is an excellent choice for those who want to enter professional programs such as law and education.

Program Highlights

• Delve deeper into the human mind. Study distinct topics in psychology such as psychological processes, sensation and perception, child psychology, abnormal psychology and more.
• Apply psychology practically through lab exercises, field trips, and volunteering.
• Participate in field research as part of King's Community Engaged Research program.
• Understand the basic principles of cognitive development.
• Learn how to use psychology to make a difference in the world, and how you can make a difference in psychology.

99% of all businesses in the world employ less than 20 workers, and the majority of these small businesses are family-owned. Many of these firms are started by entrepreneurs, people who the Canadian government says are the driving force that bring “innovations to market, launch novel industries, and create high-paying jobs.”  If you want to start your own business, join a family firm, or work for a small company, then this stream is for you.