Bachelor of Science in Physics(Co-op Optional)

at University of Victoria Canada

Learn about pressing local and global social-justice issues. Gender Studies courses encourage you to examine how gender, in relation to other categories of difference (race, class, sexuality, ability, age, and citizenship, etc.), shapes people’s lives, experiences, knowledge and possibilities. You’ll acquire a unique perspective on the world and your place in it.

Geography aims to study the relationships within and between human and natural systems, with an emphasis on the spatial nature of these processes. Our department emphasizes the integration of these components by providing our students with a strong theoretical foundation on people and environment interaction. Experiential learning forms a major part of our teaching through field studies, community engaged activities, and our co-op program.

Areas of focus:-

• Biophysical geography
• Environmental geography
• Geomatics
• Human geography

Science prepares us for concepts we can't imagine today, but will shape our world tomorrow. Whether it's working on a more potent treatment to fight cancer, developing more accurate climate-prediction models or understanding the secrets of anti-matter, we have an impact on the world.

From the atom to the universe, from the cell to the ecosystem, from the theoretical to the applied, scientists explore the reaches of modern science and mathematics.

Apply to UVic as an Area Undecided student if you're interested in science, but aren't ready to pick a program. You can use your first year to decide on a direction for your studies and have flexibility in what classes you can take, then declare your program when you're ready.

Choose from a wide range of traditional and cutting-edge courses that consider literature from a variety of perspectives. Feed your imagination, challenge your intellect and enhance the pleasure of reading. Our courses, whether in literature or professional communication, develop your ability to write well and to analyze texts effectively.

Medieval Studies involves interdisciplinary explorations of early cultural practices and artefacts, many of which continue to shape the modern world. Our first-year courses are designed as gateways and samplers, presenting the diversity of the discipline. Encounter medieval manuscripts, and learn about a range of intellectual and artistic achievements in the past. 

From Carnival and capoeira to the masterworks of Gabriel García Márquez and Frida Kahlo, this program offers an in-depth understanding of the cultures of Latin America, with a focus on Brazil, Mexico, Peru, Colombia and Argentina. You will develop a command of Spanish or Portuguese that can open doors to careers in foreign service, tourism and education.

The Diploma in Indigenous Community Development and Governance program (DICDG) was founded on the vision of Indigenous leaders and administrators and is offered by the School of Public Administration, University of Victoria. The purpose of the diploma porgram is to train and strengthen the capacity of Indigenous and non-Indigenous administrators that are working or plan to work for Indigenous communities and organizations.

Learn about cutting-edge topics such as proteomics, genomics, gene expression and development, metabolic diseases and bioinformatics. You have the opportunity to become proficient in technical skills through highly rated laboratory techniques courses, a successful cooperative education program and courses that allow you to conduct experimental research under the guidance of a department member.

Whether you're interested in performing, studying or recording music, you’ll find yourself immersed in music here—from orchestral performance to strings, jazz, vocals and more. Our expert faculty, artists-in-residence, dynamic programs, dedicated building and smaller, supportive classes give you the chance to collaborate with fellow musicians and grow as an artist and performer.

Areas of focus:-

• Composition and theory
• History and literature
• Music education secondary (choral)
• Music education secondary (instrumental)
• Musical arts
• Performance

Like working with music technology? Interested in adapting—and adopting—technical advancements? Work alongside professional recording engineers, music faculty and computer scientists to learn acoustics, recording techniques, sound synthesis and music manipulation. You'll explore synthesizers, samplers and 3-dimensional controllers to create and deliver new styles of music in new formats.