Bachelor of Arts in Medieval Studies (Co-op Optional)

at University of Victoria Canada

Biomedical engineers use their training to analyze problems in medicine and biology and to design technologies that provide an overall enhancement of health care and medicine. These technologies may include biomechanics, medical implants and rehabilitation engineering. Biomedical engineers possess a firm foundation in engineering, a working knowledge of human biology and an understanding of medicine and clinical practice. 

Areas of focus:-

• Electrical engineering
• Mechanical engineering
   

You will examine the “stuff” of the world around us–whether it’s paint, plastics, perfume, pills or pizza, the materials of modern life are chemicals. Learn about and experience exciting chemistry fundamentals and leading-edge scientific discoveries. Interested in research? If so, there are many opportunities to pursue real research from second year onward.

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.

Statistics is the science of collecting, analyzing, interpreting and presenting data. You will learn how to design experiments and learn different ways of analyzing data. You will develop strong critical and analytical thinking skills, and the communication skills necessary to present your analyses. Our flexible program allows you to follow your passions in applied or theoretical statistics

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.

Learn about cutting-edge topics such as immunology, mechanisms of infectious disease, genetic engineering and biotechnology. You have the opportunity to become proficient in technical skills through highly rated laboratory training, a successful o-op program and courses where you will conduct experimental research under the guidance of a department member.

Learn about the place and function of religions in society—today and in the past. Study the important role that religion plays in the social, political and artistic dimensions of human societies. Our program reflects the growing diversity of belief systems within Canada, emphasizing the need to understand differences and similarities between religions in our increasingly interconnected world.

If you want to learn about the history of the Soviet Union, Russian folk beliefs and the Cold War, look no further than Slavic studies. We offer courses in Russian, Ukrainian and East European studies that let you build language proficiency, explore new cultures and worldviews, and even study or work in a Russian-speaking country.

Keen to make a positive impact in the lives of children, youth, families and communities? Discover a world of diverse career opportunities as you develop practice skills, knowledge and self-awareness. Choose child protection, early years or Indigenous specializations within your degree. Enjoy our learning community of collaboration, mutual respect and accountability.

What do Friedrich Nietzsche, the Brothers Grimm and Nosferatu have in common? They all have Germanic roots. Germanic studies lets you build language proficiency, explore new cultures and worldviews and even study or work in a German-speaking country. You’ll explore topics including German language, Germanic cultural studies, Holocaust education and memorialization, and multimedia and film studies.

Areas of focus:-

• Germanic studies 
• Slavic studies (Russian, Ukrainian and Eastern European)