Become a Fisheries & Aquaculture Student!
Page Updated March 22, 2012
Vancouver Island University encourages students to apply for programs regardless of academic background. The enrolment process can be daunting and often frustrating so this page was created to serve as a 1 stop shop to provide information for prospective Fisheries and Aquaculture students.
Application deadlines:
- The technical 2 year diploma program, Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture, and the One-year Post-Degree diploma program all start in September. Applications will be accepted between November 15 and March 31. Late applications will be considered if space permits.
Apply now:
Tuition Costs:
- Domestic Students: see Fee Category I: Career/Technology programs
- International Students:
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Degree, Diploma and Certificate Programs
- Tuition varies depending on the number of credits a student is enrolled in so please contact Jane Kelly, Director,
International Admissions for cost estimates (Phone: 250-740-6384).
- Tuition varies depending on the number of credits a student is enrolled in so please contact Jane Kelly, Director,
International Admissions for cost estimates (Phone: 250-740-6384).
Funding Assistance / Scholarships:
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The Financial Aid & Award Office at Vancouver Island University is committed to supporting students in their search for financial assistance, both in the form of loans and awards, and in helping students to make the best use of these resources. This office works closely with the faculties and the Student Service branch of the Ministry of Advanced Education to foster and support student access to financial assistance.
- The Fisheries and Aquaculture Department offers several awards, scholarships and bursaries exclusively to students enrolled in the second year of the Technical 2 year Diploma or at least 3rd year status in the Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture. Unfortunately, One-year Post-Degree diploma program students do not qualify for these scholarships. Visit the scholarship page for more information.
Books and Lab Manuals:
- Technical 2 year Diploma recommended budget: $450.00 per semester
- Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture costs for books will vary by course and by number of courses taken. Students should budget $300.00-$500.00 per semester.
Additional Fees ($ Cdn):
- Student Activity Fee: Assessed at 4% of tuition at the time of registration
- Student Union Association Fees (per MONTH of study)
- Health & Dental Plan Fees
- Parking
- Travel Expenses: for travel to and from practicum sites budget $25.00 - $40.00 per week
- Specialty equipment: Rain gear ($100.00 - $120.00), Gum boots ($25.00 - $75.00), Chest Waders ($125.00 - $350.00).
- Key Card: $10.00 one time fee which gives students access to laboratories and fish culturing facilities for the duration of study. See Anne McCarthy during the second week of class to obtain a card.
- Lab books: AQUA 241/341 and AQUA 204 $12.00 each
- Vancouver Aquarium Trip (first week in April): $20.00
- Level 1 First Aid
- Pleasure Craft Operators Card: Online course available (see Anne McCarthy for discounted rate)
- Maritime Radio Certificate:
- WHMIS Online course available
Students' Union membership fee $9.11 VIU students' Union club fee $0.72 Navigator newspaper society membership fee
$1.01
Canadian Federation of Students membership
$2.00
Students' Union Building fee $2.96 Radio Malaspina Fee
$0.27
Total (cost per month)
$16.07
Housing: