Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry(Co-op Optional)

at University of Victoria Canada

Electrical engineers concentrate their work on electrical devices and systems. Electrical engineering has grown to match the wide range of applications of electricity in our modern world. Electrical engineering is a broad discipline with many possibilities for intriguing specializations. As almost every modern field has been influenced by electrical engineering—through the use, transmission, storage or generation of electricity—career opportunities for electrical engineers are vast.

Areas of focus

• Communications
• Computational intelligence
• Computer systems
• Digital and embedded systems
• Digital signal processing
• Electrical energy systems
• Electromagnetics and photonics
• Electronics
• Mechatronics
• Network security and privacy

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

Social science is the scientific study of human society and human relationships. Explore political turmoil, environmental change, social inequality and other things that affect people's lives in profound ways.

Studying the social sciences gives you the inspiration to imagine new futures. It will also give you the skills needed to address society's most pressing challenges.

Apply to UVic as an Area Undecided student if you're interested in social sciences, 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.

Interested in the earth, oceans and atmosphere? Curious about geohazards or climate change? On the south end of Vancouver Island, UVic is perfectly situated for offering a complete education in Earth System Science.

You'll experience hands-on learning in the field. From lab classes identifying rocks at the beach to field schools studying the geology of the Cordilleran Mountains, the great outdoors will be your classroom.

Study what interests you the most. Geology, physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics all find a home in the School of Earth and Ocean Sciences. 

Our Civil Engineering program is unique, modern and innovative. It connects the different, traditional facets of civil engineering, such as structures, materials, transportation and water resources, to a focus on solving environmental challenges. The program is also designed to provide you with expertise in engineering solutions for remote and Indigenous communities.

Curious how to go from idea to art? Like working with your hands? By combining classroom learning and hands-on practice with collaborative, creative and critical thinking, you’ll become a well-rounded, flexible contemporary artist. Our emphasis on studio time and dedicated mentorship ensures you’ll have essential skills for today’s rapidly changing and increasingly visual world.

Areas of focus:-

• Drawing
• Extended media
• Painting
• Photography
• Sculpture
• Video art

Healthy minds live in healthy bodies. In fact, research has shown that regular cardiovascular exercise boosts the brainpower of humans by improving blood flow to the brain. Explore the growing field of wellness, exercise training and skilled movement. You will study physical activity from a variety of scientific perspectives and apply that knowledge in sport, recreation and rehabilitative settings.

Economics is a way of thinking, analyzing society’s choices given limited resources, using quantitative and analytic tools. These tools are used to address a wide range of issues, e.g., markets, health, environment, finance, and public policy. We offer major and honours BA or BSc programs, with the possibility of a business or finance option, and a double major in Financial Mathematics and Economics.

Areas of focus:-

• Business economics
• Financial economics

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.

Explore the universe through our astronomy program. Conduct research, develop your problem-solving skills and learn to see the sky in a whole new way. Want to do some star-gazing? We have one of the largest celestial telescopes on any North American university campus.