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Science & Technology Programs

Resource Management Officer Technology

Fees: Credit-Based Undergraduate Programs

Description of Fees and Rates:

  1. Tuition: $133.83 per credit hour:
    – $401.49 per 3-credit course per semester
    – $535.32 per 4-credit course per semester
  2. Student Activity fee: $5.35 per credit.
  3. VIU Students' Union fee: $17.25 per month.
  4. Health and Dental Plan fee: $278 per year; this fee is only in effect for full–time students at the Nanaimo Campus.
  5. Other fees: Some courses have additional fees to pay for extraordinary class–related expenses.

Fee Table – 36 credits

Amount

Tuition (36 credits x $133.83)

$4,817.88

Student Activity fee (36 credits x $5.35)

$192.60

VIU Students' Union fee ($69.00 x 2 semesters)

$138.00

Health and Dental Plan fee* ($278 per year)

$278.00

Total

$5,426.48

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

Special Expenses (approximate costs)

Amount

Year 1: Books and supplies

$2,000.00

Year 2: Books and supplies

$1,000.00

Rain gear, boots and waders

$600.00

Field trips

$500.00

Occupational Level I First Aid and Transportation Endorsement

$170.00

Electrofishing course

$125.00

Note: All costs are estimates and are subject to change without prior notice.

Note: Other important certificates that may be required are: Canadian Coast Guard Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), Restricted Operator's Card for Marine VHF Radios, and Swiftwater Rescue (3–day course), for an approximate cost of $600.00

Updated: March 13, 2013