Bachelor of Science

Come learn the core critical thinking and statistical skills you need to turn your desire for answers into a meaningful career in science with Vancouver Island University's Bachelor of Science (BSc) program.

This hands-on and student-focused program covers a range of science disciplines preparing students for graduate and professional studies at major universities or careers in medicine, research, education, resource management, the tech industry, and more. The BSc degree is offered as a Major or Minor. An Honours Bachelor of Science degree is also available.

As a student in the Sciences at VIU, you will work closely with professors in small classes and participate in experiential learning in the classroom, the lab and the field to develop the skills you need to make significant contributions to society in the form of scientific discoveries, advancements and breakthroughs.
VIU's Bachelor of Science degree, with a wide selection of Honours, Majors, and Minors options, builds on a strong record of science undergraduate education dating back to 1969. Graduates of VIU have gone on to graduate schools and professional schools at major universities, while others have used their degree to directly enter successful careers.

An undergraduate science education helps students develop skills in creative thinking and problem-solving with mathematical and scientific awareness, lab techniques and safety, data collection and analysis, communication, leadership, and teamwork. Given its range and flexibility, the VIU BSc degree provides a sound preparation for both employment and further education.

Graduation from high school or equivalent.
International students who are BC high school graduates must have a minimum grade of C in English 12 for direct entry into an academic program

IELTS (Academic) - 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
TOEFL IBT - 88 (no section below 20)
TOEFL Paper Based Test - 550 (no section below 56)