Biology Co-operative Education Program

The Co-operative Education Program at UVic is described in general on this page and specifically for the Faculty of Science on this page.

Biology Co-op Program Requirements

Entry into the Biology Co-operative Education Program is open to students who are enrolled in an Honours or Major Program offered by the Biology department. To qualify for entry and continuation in the Co-operative Education Program, students must be enrolled on a full-time basis and must maintain a B average (5.0) in Biology courses and overall. A minimum of four work terms is required to graduate with Co-op designation. The first work term is undertaken in the Winter or Summer of the second academic year. After the first work term, academic terms and work terms normally alternate. Each work term will be recorded on the student’s academic record and transcript (as COM, N/X or F/X).

Students who are taking double or combined major degree programs, who wish to participate in a combined Co-op, should refer to the Faculty of Science Co-operative Education Program regulations found on this page.

A student may transfer from the Biology Co-operative Education Program to a regular Biology program at any time during an academic term.

Applications and further information may be obtained from the UVic website (Biology Co-operative Education Program: <www.uvic.ca/biocoop>) or by contacting the office directly at: 250-721-8637.