What should I consider when looking for a university program in chemistry? Should I focus on the institution or how they rank in Canada?

Rankings are just one facet of the school search process, and for many students, they’re not the most important thing. You’ll also want to consider program offerings, expected costs, location, potential workplace connections (especially if you’re looking at a co-op or internship), and you’ll have to decide how much each of these factors matters to you! For a STEM subject like chemistry, you may want to look into what the profs are publishing and researching at the schools that interest you — you may find a project you’d love to be part of!