Bachelor of Science at Vancouver Island University

Programme overview

A VIU Bachelor of Science (BSc) helps you transform your curiosity into a rewarding career. At VIU, your professors are leaders in their fields. And they are passionate teachers who care about your success.

Faculty: Science, Engineering and Technology | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: The Bachelor of Science Program has four intakes per year; September, January, May, and June. | Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Entry requirements

see general admission requirements for academic programs.; A minimum "B" grade in either Pre-calculus 12 or Principles of Mathematics 12.; Notes on Admission; Students who do not meet the mathematics requirement should consult Advising on how to upgrade while working towards the BSc.; Other high school science courses are often required to meet individual course prerequisites.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Most programmes start in September; January intake is offered for some bachelor's degrees and other programmes; many programmes offer alternative start dates throughout the year.

The deadline to apply for most undergraduate programs that begin in September is March 31; deadlines for other start dates vary by program.

Extended deadline of August 16, 2026 for Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science; Business Management Certificate, Event Management Certificate, Education Assistant and Community Support Certificate, Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care, Health Care Assistant Certificate and Practical Nursing Diploma list ongoing deadlines.

Applications for most academic programs open October 1 in the year before the program start date (applications for programs beginning September 2027 open October 1, 2026); deadlines vary by program.

Application fee: domestic undergraduate $46.98, domestic graduate $121.86, international all programs $156.06 (non-refundable); no application fee for Adult Basic Education.

Apply through the official page: https://www.viu.ca/apply

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