BSc Mathematics at Vancouver Island University

Programme overview

Mathematics is the language of quantitative systems and is of fundamental importance to any person who wishes to become scientifically literate. Program graduates will be confident mathematical thinkers who are comfortable with abstraction and skilled at constructing quantitative models framing complex problems. The program aims to develop not only problem solving skills, but also critical thinking and writing skills.

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

What you will study

Courses include Calculus for Engineering and Physical Sciences I, Calculus for Engineering and Physical Sciences II, Calculus I, Calculus II, Logic and Foundations, Calculus III, Calculus IV, Differential Equations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

General admission requirements apply, including a minimum "B" grade in either Pre-calculus 12 or Principles of Mathematics 12.

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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