Word from the Dean

Welcome to the Faculty of Science and Technology here at Vancouver Island University!

We have a number of exciting offerings for you, spanning a wide range of pure and applied sciences!

In addition to the core sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics), we also offer a breadth of applied programs including Computing Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Forestry, Horticulture, Fisheries and Aquaculture, and Resource Management and Protection.

We are a teaching- and learning-centered institution. We pride ourselves on excellent student-faculty ratios, strong student mentorship, and lots of hands-on learning experiences, both in the lab and in the field. We also have key research facilities, including the Applied Environmental Research Laboratory, the Centre for Shellfish Research, the VIU Forest, the G.R. Paine Horticulture Training Centre, Milner Gardens, and the new International Centre for Sturgeon Studies, as well as the equally new Deep Bay Marine Field Station. In every program, students are engaged in “real-world” experiences through a variety of projects and research.

Our alumni tell us that they get an excellent education here that helps them to move into highly successful careers and further academic endeavours.

While our main focus is on your formal education, all this takes place in beautiful, natural surroundings with a wide range of recreational opportunities and easy access to both Vancouver and Victoria.

Come and check us out!

Greg Crawford, Dean
Faculty of Science and Technology