Program Overview

Programs

The university offers a wide range of program offerings and learning services, including degrees, vocational training, certificates, and more.

Undergraduate Programs

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Earth Science
• Fisheries and Aquaculture
• Forestry
• Mathematics
• Physics, Engineering, and Astronomy
• Resource Management and Protection

Graduate Programs

• Post-Degree Diploma in Fisheries and Aquaculture

Trades and Applied Technology Programs

• Diploma in Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology
• Diploma in Resource Management Officer Technology

Academic and Career Preparation Programs

• Available for students who need additional support

Professional and Life Long Learning

• Options for continuing education and professional development

Program Details

Diploma in Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology

• FISH 115: Life History and Management of Salmonids
• FISH 124
• FISH 133
• FISH 162
• FISH 171/172/271/272
• FISH 205
• FISH 223
• FISH 231
• FISH 241
• FISH 281

FISH 115 (3) Life History and Management of Salmonids

A review of salmonids natural history in BC; the implications of life-history patterns; and the opportunity these patterns provide for fisheries managers, including a review of government stocking and enhancement strategies, as well as fisheries regulation. A lecture course on the biodiversity, systematics, phylogeny, conservation and management of salmonid populations, with a special emphasis on Pacific salmon.

Post-Degree Diploma

• FISH 371/372
• FISH 391/392

Bachelor Degree in Natural Resource Protection

• Admission Requirements
  • VIU Forestry Diploma transfer
  • VIU Fisheries and Aquaculture transfer
• Practicums

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

• BA, Major and Minor in Math
• BSc, Major and Minor in Math

Engineering Transfer Programs

• Available for students who wish to transfer to another institution to complete their engineering degree

Physics BSc Transfer Program

• Available for students who wish to transfer to another institution to complete their physics degree

Research Areas

• Centres and Institutes
• News and Events
• VIU Expert List
• Undergraduate Research

Centre for Shellfish Research

• Research focus on shellfish and aquaculture

Deep Bay Marine Field Station

• Research focus on marine biology and ecology

Campuses

• Nanaimo (main campus)
• Cowichan
• tiwmawtx (Powell River)