Science & Technology Programs

Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology Diploma

Tuition: $128.64 per credit hour:
– $385.92 per 3-credit course per semester
– $514.56 per 4-credit course per semester
Student Activity fee: $5.15 per credit.
VIU Students' Union fee: $16.61 per month.
Health and Dental Plan fee: $286 per year; this fee is only in effect for full–time students at the Nanaimo Campus.
Other fees: Some courses have additional fees to pay for extraordinary class–related expenses.

Fees for Year 1	Amount
Tuition (35 credits x $128.64)	$4,502.40
Student Activity fee (35 credits x $5.15)	$180.25
VIU Students' Union fee ($16.61 x 12 months)	$199.32
Health and Dental Plan fee* ($286 per Year)	$286.00
Total	$5,167.97

* The Health and Dental Plan fee is only in effect for full–time students at the Nanaimo Campus.

Co-op Option - Year 1	Amount
Co-op Preparation Course (1 credit x $128.64)	$128.64
Co-op Fee	$558.66
Student Activity fee (4% of tuition)	$27.49
VIU Students' Union fee ($16.61 x 4 months)	$66.44
Total	$781.23

Fees for Year 2	Amount
Tuition (37 credits x $128.64)	$4,759.68
Student Activity fee (37 credits x $5.15)	$190.55
VIU Students' Union fee ($16.61 x 12 months)	$199.32
Health and Dental Plan fee* ($286 per Year)	$286.00
Total	$5,435.55

* The Health and Dental Plan fee is only in effect for full–time students at the Nanaimo Campus.

Co-op Option - Year 2	Amount
Co-op Preparation Course (1 credit x $128.64)	$128.64
Co-op Fee	$558.66
Student Activity fee (4% of tuition)	$27.49
VIU Students' Union fee ($16.61 x 4 months)	$66.44
Total	$781.23

Special Expenses (approximate costs)	Amount
Books and supplies per year	$1,400.00
Foul weather gear, chest waders, miscellaneous field equipment	$700.00
Travel expenses to field stations: budget for an average of approximately 120 km per week of off-campus travel	cost varies
Year 2: Three to four-day field trip to Bamfield Marine Laboratory (includes meals and accommodations)	$150.00
Year 2: One week camping trip; food and camping equipment to be supplied by students	cost varies
Level 1 First Aid and Transportation Endorsement	$150.00

Note: All fees are subject to change without prior notice.

Updated: November 14, 2011