Discover the relationships between life on Earth and geological, oceanic and atmospheric processes. Explore how these processes affect our planet. Build your knowledge to gain a deeper understanding of our Earth and the life it sustains.

Designed to be experiential, our biology degree programs invite you to study local and global biological phenomena while contributing to research that has meaningful, real-world applications.

This program is designed for students who have an interest in life sciences, but have additional academic and career aspirations in areas other than biology.

Explore life at all levels of organization, from the gene to the ecosystem. Understand the key fields of biology. Develop practical skills through field work, laboratory work and research projects.

Biology is the study of life from the molecular to a global perspective. It is the science that studies living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution and distribution.

Combine chemistry and biochemistry to discover how the living world works. Study the latest scientific discoveries with our experts.

Study the latest developments in biochemistry. Uncover explanations of the molecular basis of life. Learn technical skills in our lab courses and enter the world of biochem.

Are you passionate about the outdoors, and see yourself in a future career protecting Canada’s rich natural environment and wildlife? The Bachelor of Natural Resource Protection at VIU is for environmental stewards who are ready to turn their passion for nature conservation, nature protection and natural resource management into a career.

This program will provide students with skills and knowledge to find innovative methods and processes within the world of business.

Develop your business skills in a collaborative and innovative environment. Gain relevant work experience in through the co-op program.