VIU encourages students to apply for programs regardless of academic background. This page was created to serve as a one-stop shop to provide information for prospective Fisheries and Aquaculture students.
Deadlines
- The technical 2 year diploma program and the 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
- Entrance requirements into the BA, Minor in Aquaculture and BSc, Minor in Aquaculture are identical to BA and BSc entrance requirements. Minors must be declared before 3rd year, but are encouraged to be declared upon acceptance into the BA or BSc programs
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Tuition Costs
- Domestic Students: see Fee Category I: Career/Technology programs
- International Students: see Degree, Diploma and Certificate Programs
- Tuition varies depending on the number of credits a student is enrolled in. Please contact International Admissions for cost estimates: International Admissions
Tel: 250.740.6316
Toll free: 1.888.920.9921
Email: WorldVIU@viu.ca
- Tuition varies depending on the number of credits a student is enrolled in. Please contact International Admissions for cost estimates: International Admissions
Funding Assistance / Scholarships
The Financial Aid & Award Office at Vancouver Island University is committed to supporting students in their search for financial assistance. 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. Post-Degree diploma program students do not qualify for these scholarships. Visit the Fisheries scholarships for more information
Books and Lab Manuals
- Technical 2 year Diploma recommended budget: $450 per semester
- Post-Degree diploma program recommended budget: $450 per semester
Additional Fees ($Cdn)
- Student Activity Fee: Assessed at 4% of tuition at the time of registration
- Student Union Association Fees (per Month of study)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
- Health & Dental Plan Fees - VIU Students' Union
- Parking
- Travel Expenses: for travel to and from practicum sites budget $25 - $40 per week
- Specialty equipment: Rain gear ($100 - $120), Gum boots ($25 - $75), Chest Waders ($125 - $350)
- Key Card: $10 one time fee which gives students access to laboratories and fish culturing facilities for the duration of study. Cards can be purchased in the bookstore and programmed by the area secretary
- Lab books: AQUA 241/341 and AQUA 204 approx. $12. ea.
- Level 1 First Aid (approx. $100)
- Pleasure Craft Operators Card: Online course available
- Maritime Radio Certificate
- WHMIS