Biology Co-op program - learn on the job

Contacts: Diane Luszniak, Co-op Coordinator 250-721-8637, biocoop@uvic.ca
Rachel Richmond, Co-op Assistant 250-721-8637 bico@uvic.ca
Office: Cunningham 105 (map)

Biology is the study of life... co-op brings your studies to life. As a co-op student, you’ll alternate your academic terms with co-op terms working for real biology employers. You’ll gain relevant, paid work experience, build competencies and hop on the fast track to career success. You could work for co-op employers in:

marine biology fisheries and forestry resource management pest management environmental monitoring

ecology wildlife assessment and tracking botany genetics and microbiology medical research

Student Stories

Wondering what it's like to be a biology co-op student? Check out our student stories!

• Organic farming in France draws biology/environmental studies students
• A work term in Mexico inspires biology student
• Core competency profile: Hannah Lockie
• Core competency profile: Keith Johnstone
• Making an effort to reduce invasive plants in Victoria
• Alumnus finds job with help from Career Services
• Biology grad gets his feet wet through Co-op