Science & Technology Programs

Resource Management Officer Technology

Fees: Credit-Based Undergraduate Programs

Description of Fees and Rates:

Tuition: $131.21 per credit hour:
– $393.63 per 3-credit course per semester
– $524.84 per 4-credit course per semester
Student Activity fee: $5.25 per credit.
VIU Students' Union fee: $17.25 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.

Fee Table – 36 credits	Amount
Tuition (36 credits x $131.21)	$4,723.56
Student Activity fee (36 credits x $5.25)	$189.00
VIU Students' Union fee ($69.00 x 2 semesters)	$138.00
Health and Dental Plan fee* ($286 per year)	$286.00
Total	$5,336.56

* 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: May 4, 2012