BSc Computer Science at Vancouver Island University

Programme overview

With VIU's Bachelor of Science in Computer Science you learn to develop real-world solutions through technology. Computer science impacts almost every aspect of modern living, from communication and business to the arts, climate change and more. The practical training you get with a VIU Computer Science degree prepares you for high-demand careers in British Columbia, Canada and worldwide.

Faculty: Science, Engineering and Technology | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: co-op | Intake: The Bachelor of Science, Major in Computing Science has one intake each Fall. | Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Courses include Computer Science I, Computer Science II, Topics in Computer Science, Calculus I, Calculus II, Logic and Foundations, University Writing and Research, Systems and Networks.

Career pathways

Computer science is a fast-growing field with endless career options. All industries and sectors depend on computers. Roles include software developer; data analyst; systems analyst; game developer; IT specialist; firmware or system development; technical analysis; automation and business analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to Computer Science Major; Students may apply for admission to the four-year B.Sc. with a Computer Science Major into years one, two, and three of the degree. Applicants must meet the general admission requirements for VIU's Bachelor of Science degree in order to be eligible to apply for the Computer Science Major.; First year entry; General admission requirements apply for admission to first year.; English 12 with minimum "C" or equivalent.; A minimum "B" grade in either Pre-calculus 12 or Principles of Mathematics 12.; Second year entry; To be eligible for admission to second year, students must have completed a minimum of 24 credits of university courses towards VIU’s Bachelor of Science Computer Science Major program, including MATH 123 and CSCI 161 with a minimum “C” in each. Competitive admission averages will be calculated based on all program-required MATH and CSCI...

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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