- Program Length4 Years
- CredentialBachelor Degree
- Location OfferedNanaimo
The Biology (BA) Program
The Minor in Biology is designed for students who have an interest in life sciences, but have additional academic and career aspirations in areas other than biology. The program is ideal for students wishing to fulfill their B.A. requirements by completing two Minors. There are many career opportunities for individuals who apply familiarity in a field of Biology (e.g., Ecology or Environmental Science, Evolution, Microbiology, or Genetics) within disciplines of Social Sciences or Humanities. Other Minor programs for the B.A. degree that integrate well with particular fields of Biology include Anthropology, Geography, Psychology, Business, Creative Writing, History, and Liberal Studies. The program will also be of particular interest to students proceeding towards a career in Primary and Secondary Education, with plans for teaching a science curriculum.
Requirements for a Minor
Students must fulfill all the Institutional B.A. degree requirements, including Degree English Requirements and courses listed below:
|
Years 1 and 2 |
Credits |
|---|---|
|
BIOL 121 - (Introductory Zoology) |
4 |
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BIOL 123 - (Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology) |
4 |
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Select one of the following pairs: |
8 |
|
Select one of: |
3 |
|
BIOL 201 - (Principles of Biochemistry I) |
3 |
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Select two* courses from the following: |
6 |
|
CHEM 231 - (Organic Chemistry I) |
3 |
* Students should check upper-level course prerequisites to guide second year course choices.
|
Years 3 and 4 |
Credits |
|---|---|
|
Minimum of eighteen credits of Biology courses numbered 300 or above.* |
18 |
* Check individual course prerequisites.
Domestic Fees | International Fees
Domestic Fees
Tuition and Other Mandatory Student Fees
When applying to the program, applicants will be charged a non-refundable application fee.
When applying to graduate, students will be charged a non-refundable graduation and alumni fee.
Some courses have additional fees to pay for extraordinary class–related expenses.
Fees for One Year* |
Amount |
|---|---|
|
Tuition (30 credits x $159.94 per credit) |
4,798.20 |
|
Student Activity fee (4% of tuition) |
191.93 |
|
Student Services fee (30 credits x $7.07 per credit) |
212.10 |
|
VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $20.90 per month) |
167.20 |
|
Health and Dental Plan fee ($275.00 per year) |
275.00 |
|
Approximate cost for books and supplies for one year |
1,500.00 |
|
Total |
7,144.43 |
The Health and Dental Plan fee is in effect only for full-time students at the Nanaimo Campus.
All fees are subject to change without prior notice.
International Fees
Tuition and Other Mandatory Student Fees
When applying to the program, applicants will be charged a non-refundable application fee.
When applying to graduate, students will be charged a non-refundable graduation and alumni fee.
Some courses have additional fees to pay for extraordinary class–related expenses.
Fees for One Year* |
Amount |
|---|---|
|
Tuition (2 semesters x $9613.50 per semester) |
19,227.00 |
|
Ancillary Fee (2 semesters x $426.07 per semester) |
852.14 |
|
VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $20.90 per month) |
167.20 |
|
Health and Dental Plan fee ($275.00 per year) |
275.00 |
|
Approximate cost for books and supplies for one year |
1,500.00 |
|
Total |
22,021.34 |
Tuition in the above table is based on a maximum of 15 credits at $739.50 per credit, up to a maximum of $9,613.50 per semester for 12-15 credits; $739.50 per credit beyond 15 credits. Ancillary Fees in the above table are based on a maximum of 15 credits at $32.77 per credit, up to a maximum of $426.07 per semester for 12-15 credits; $32.77 per credit beyond 15 credits.
The Health and Dental Plan fee is in effect only for full-time students at the Nanaimo Campus.
All fees are subject to change without prior notice.
UpdatedDomestic (Canadian)
| Program Start Date | Accepting Applications | Campus | |||||||||
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| Sep 6, 2022 |
Oct 1, 2021 to Aug 12, 2022
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Nanaimo
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Anticipated intake for someone applying today
Sep 6, 2022
Application Fee
$43.40
Accepting Late Applications
Yes
Testing Required
No
Admissions Assistant
Name: Erica Ellenchuk |
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| Sep 6, 2022 |
Oct 1, 2021 to Aug 12, 2022
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Cowichan
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Anticipated intake for someone applying today
Sep 6, 2022
Application Fee
$43.40
Accepting Late Applications
Yes
Testing Required
No
Admissions Assistant
Name: Erica Ellenchuk |
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| Sep 6, 2022 | Ongoing |
Powell River
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Anticipated intake for someone applying today
Sep 6, 2022
Accepting International Applications
No
Application Fee
$42.55
Accepting Late Applications
Yes
Waitlist
No
Testing Required
No
Admissions Assistant
Name: Erin Johnson Comments
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International
| Program Start Date | Accepting Applications | Campus | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2022 |
Oct 1, 2021 to Mar 31, 2022
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Nanaimo
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Anticipated intake for someone applying today
Sep 6, 2022
Next Intake(s)
Accepting International Applications
Yes
Application Fee
$150.00
Accepting Late Applications
Yes
Waitlist
No
Testing Required
No
International Admissions Officer Contact
Name: Elham Akhoundi and Yuzo Ishida Comments
For prospective international applicants, please send your inquiries to World VIU at WorldVIU@viu.ca. |
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Further information on this program can be found on the Department website.
Bernadette Alvarez
“It is truly inspiring to look back at how much I didn't know as a first-year, fresh out of high school. It is humbling, realizing that everything I've learned over the course of four years merely scratches the surface of what is out there in the world.”
Please consult Student Services/Advising at 604-485-2878 or email PR.StudentAffairs@viu.ca for more information on program or admission requirements.