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VIU Dual Admission

Dual admission degree path available exclusively through NIC

Tuition: $2,635 approx per year at NIC, VIU tuition applies for classes at VIU
Where: Campbell River, Comox Valley, Port Alberni
Starts: September, January, May
  • Complete your Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree while studying at both Vancouver Island University and North Island College.
  • Choose from 17 majors and 27 minors available within the Bachelor of Arts degree, including anthropology, creative writing, English, global studies, history, psychology, and sociology.
  • Bachelor of Science students can major in biology, computing science, and psychology and choose from seven different minors including chemistry, earth science, geography, and mathematics.

Career possibilities: A Bachelor of Arts degree supports a wide range of careers, from law and education to journalism and marketing. Graduates with a Bachelor of Science degree use their degree to enter successful careers in education and science. Both degrees provide a foundation for students wishing to continue on to graduate schools and professional schools at major universities. 

Why Choose North Island College?

  • Here to help you. Advisors at both NIC and VIU will be available to assist you, and you'll be able to move back and forth between these two institutions with next to no administrative inconveniences.
  • In good company. Graduates tell us that NIC classes feel like interactive work groups, where everyone has a chance to contribute their opinions and ideas, and you get to know instructors and classmates well.
  • Same degree, save money. NIC students who study in their home communities spend up to $8,500 less for their first year of studies (rent, transportation, and tuition) compared to students attending VIU.

Program Highlights

NIC and VIU offer dual admission for students wishing to complete a VIU Bachelor of Arts or Science degree. This allows students to move freely and easily between both institutions to complete the first two years of their degree requirements with minimal administrative inconveniences. The Registrar's Offices at both NIC and VIU automatically track student progress, students have access to support services at both institutions, and BC student loan funding is based on the combined credits at both institutions. In any given semester, within year one or two, students have the opportunity to study at NIC, at VIU, or at both.

At the end of each semester, each student's grades are automatically passed along to the other partner school. Courses are assessed and transfer credit is awarded. There is no need for students to order transcripts or make any additional requests. Advisors at both NIC and VIU are available to assist you. 

Career Opportunities

A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree provides students with the training needed for a variety of disciplines. Graduates are also prepared to move into further educational opportunities, such as post-degree diplomas or graduate study. The rigorous skill-training and general cultural awareness that students receive by pursuing an Arts or Science degree can serve them well in careers such as education, business, science, law, architecture, art, the media, public service, or any of a host of alternatives.  

Admission Requirements

Dual Admission students must meet VIU’s general admission requirements. Applicants can apply to either VIU or NIC and must identify that they wish to apply to the NIC-VIU Dual Admission option.

In addition,

Bachelor of Arts:
  • General admission requirements include an option for mature students who were unable to complete secondary school.
Bachelor of Science:
  • Principles of Mathematics 12 with a minimum “B” grade is a prerequisite for the required Math courses.
  • Other high school science courses may be required for the different Majors and Minors.
  • No more than 60 credits can be transferred from elsewhere towards a VIU degree.
  • Application deadline for Bachelor of Science admission is March 31.  

 

To Be Successful

  • Your first and most important step as a VIU dual admission student is to call, email, or visit a Student Advisor at your nearest NIC campus or centre. Student Advisors have extensive knowledge of programs, funding options, career paths and post-secondary transfer agreements, and will help you get started on the right track.
  • NIC also offers high school-equivalent Upgrading options if you need help meeting prerequisites for entry into individual courses. 

North Island College - Vancouver Island University Transfer Courses
The following NIC courses are eligible for transfer credit through VIU Dual Admission (as of Feb 20, 2012). Please review the timetable to review which courses are currently being offered.

Humanities

Social Sciences

Sciences

Business

Tourism

Health

Sample VIU Transfer Plans

Each VIU degree and major has its own list of required courses and electives that count toward graduation. NIC students should review VIU's Online Calendar to find out their program's first and/or second-year requirements, PLUS meet with a student advisor to determine which courses are available at your local NIC campus.

Bachelor of Arts – Anthropology
Consider including: Two of ENG-115, ENG-117, ENG-120, ENG-121, ENG-125, ENG-126, AND ANT-150/151, ANT-251, ANT-250, ANT-260, AND up to eleven ELECTIVES from the NIC-VIU transfer course list.
*At least 2 second year Anthropology courses will need to be completed at VIU.
*You will only receive credit for one of ENG-115, ENG-117, ENG-125.

Bachelor of Science – Biology
Consider including: Two of ENG-115, ENG-117, ENG-120, ENG-121, ENG-125, ENG-126, Consider including: BIO-102/103, CHE-110/ 111, MAT-181/182 or MAT-102/151, PHY-100/101 or PHY-120/121, BIO-201, BIO-230, BIO-200, BIO-215, BIO-202, CHE-200, CHE-201, MAT-115
*You will only receive credit for one of ENG-115, ENG-117, ENG-125.

Bachelor of Science – Computer Science
Consider including: ENG-115, ENG-160, CPS-100/101, MAT-181, MAT-182 PLUS up to six ELECTIVES from the NIC-VIU transfer course list.
*At least 2 first year courses and 6 second year courses will need to be completed at VIU.

Bachelor of Arts –Creative Writing
Consider Including: Two of ENG-115, 117, 120, 121, 125, 126 AND ENG-107, 108, 109 AND one of ENG-207, 208, 209, 212 AND up to thirteen ELECTIVES from the NIC-VIU transfer course list.
* You will only receive credit for one of ENG-115, ENG-117, ENG-125. Years 1 and 2: Minimum of 21 credits (7 courses) of first and second-year courses, including three courses from the five following genres: journalism/non-fiction, poetry, fiction, scriptwriting/drama, or publishing and at least one course at the 200-level; students must attain a minimum grade of “B-” in the 200 level course in order to progress to a senior-level course in the same genre at VIU.

Bachelor of Arts – Economics
Consider including: Two of ENG-115, ENG-117, ENG-120, ENG-121, ENG-125, ENG-126, AND ECO-110/111, MAT-181 or MAT-102, MAT-115, AND up to fourteen ELECTIVES from the NIC-VIU transfer course list.
* You will only receive credit for one of ENG-115, ENG-117, ENG-125

Bachelor of Arts – English
Consider including: 18 credits of first and second year English, nine credits of must be second year. At least one second year historical survey course AND two other second year English literature courses AND fourteen ELECTIVES from the NIC-VIU transfer course list. Example: ENG-135, ENG-120, ENG-202, ENG-203, ENG-212, ENG-213 plus electives. Full two years can be completed at NIC
*You will only receive credit for one of ENG-115, ENG-117, ENG-125

Bachelor of Arts – First Nations Studies
Consider including: Two of ENG-115, ENG-117, ENG-120, ENG-121, ENG-125, ENG-126, AND FNS-160, 200, ANT-150, HIS-111, HIS-112, AND up to eleven ELECTIVES from the NIC-VIU transfer course list. (electives must be approved by VIU faculty). At least 2 first or second year First Nations courses will need to be completed at VIU.
* You will only receive credit for one of ENG-115, ENG-117, ENG-125

Bachelor of Arts – Geography – Natural Resource Management Stream
Consider including: Two of ENG-115, ENG-117, ENG-120, ENG-121, ENG-125, ENG-126, AND GEO-111, GEO-112, GEO-105, GEO-106, GEO-200 AND up to eight ELECTIVES from the NIC-VIU transfer course list. *At least 5 lower level Geography courses will need to be completed at VIU.
* You will only receive credit for one of ENG-115, ENG-117, ENG-125

Bachelor of Arts – Global Studies
Consider including: Two of ENG-115, ENG-117, ENG-120, ENG-121, ENG-125, ENG-126 AND ECO-110, ECO-111, POL-203, SOC-110, S0C 111, SOC-220, AND three courses of secondary language and/or cultural studies consider including SPN, FRE AND up to six ELECTIVES from the NIC-VIU transfer course list, recommended courses include HIS-121 AND HIS-122.
* You will only receive credit for one of ENG-115, ENG-117, ENG-125

Bachelor of Arts – History
Consider including: two of ENG-115, ENG-117, ENG-120, ENG-121, ENG-125, ENG-126 AND 18 credits History courses, AND up to twelve ELECTIVES from the NIC-VIU transfer course list.
* You will only receive credit for one of ENG-115, ENG-117, ENG-125

Bachelor of Arts – Liberal Studies
Complete an Associate of Arts degree or the a minimum of 54 credits at NIC from the NIC-VIU transfer course list. Then apply to VIU's Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies at NIC's Comox Valley campus.

Bachelor of Arts – Philosophy Major
Consider including: two of ENG-115, ENG-117, ENG-120, ENG-121, ENG-125, ENG-126 AND PHI-150, PHI-100 and PHI-101, AND up to 13 ELECTIVES from the NIC-VIU transfer course list.
*At least two required 200 level Philosophy courses will need to be completed at VIU.
* You will only receive credit for one of ENG-115, ENG-117, ENG-125 

Bachelor of Arts – Physical Education
Consider including: Two of ENG-115, ENG-117, ENG-120, ENG-121, ENG-125, ENG-126 AND seven ELECTIVES from the NIC-VIU transfer course list.
*At least 33 credits of Physical Education HED first and second year courses will need to be completed at VIU.
* You will only receive credit for one of ENG-115, ENG-117, ENG-125

Bachelor of Arts – Political Studies
Consider including: Two of ENG-115, ENG-117, ENG-120, ENG-121, ENG-125, ENG-126, AND POL-151, POL-203, POL-201, AND two of POL-109, POL-111, POL-200, POL-209 AND SOC-111/112/220 OR CRM-101/220 AND up to nine ELECTIVES from the NIC-VIU transfer course list.
*At least one second year PHIL or FNAT course will need to be completed at VIU.
*SOC-111 and SOC-112 are prerequisites for SOC-220, while CRM-101 is a prerequisite for CRM-220. Only one of SOC-220 OR CRM-220 is needed.
* You will only receive credit for one of ENG-115, ENG-117, ENG-125

Bachelor of Arts – Psychology
Consider including: Two of ENG-115, ENG-117, ENG-120, ENG-121, ENG-125, ENG-126, AND PSY-130, PSY-131, PSY-204, PSY-205 AND one of Math 102, Math 151 or Math 181 AND one of PHI-100, PHI-101 or PHI-150, AND ten ELECTIVES from the NIC-VIU transfer course list.
*At least 2 second year Psychology courses will need to be completed at VIU.
* You will only receive credit for one of ENG-115, ENG-117, ENG-125

Bachelor of Science – Psychology
Consider including: Two of ENG-115, ENG-117, ENG-120, ENG-121, ENG-125 or ENG-126 AND BIO-102, BIO-103, CHE-110, CHE-111, MAT-181, MAT-182, PSY-130, PSY-131, BIO-200, BIO-201, CHE-200, CHE-201, PHY-100 OR CPS-100, PSY-204, PSY-215 AND one SCIENCE ELECTIVE from the NIC-VIU transfer course list.
*At least 1 second year Psychology course will need to be completed at VIU. *NIC does not offer VIU PSYC-210 which is recommended by VIU
* You will only receive credit for one of ENG-115, ENG-117, ENG-125

Bachelor of Arts – Sociology
Consider including: Two of ENG-115, ENG-117, ENG-120, ENG-121, ENG-125, ENG-126, AND SOC-110, SOC-111, SOC-220 PLUS one first year Sociology course PLUS thirteen ELECTIVES from the NIC-VIU transfer course list.
*At least 1 second year Sociology courses will need to be completed at VIU.
* You will only receive credit for one of ENG-115, ENG-117, ENG-125

Bachelor of Arts – Women’s Studies
Consider including: Two of ENG-115, ENG-117, ENG-120, ENG-121, ENG-125, or ENG-126, AND WST-100, WST-101, WST-110, WST-260, HIS-250, HIS-251, ENG-224, ENG-225, SOC-240 PLUS eight ELECTIVES from the NIC-VIU transfer course list.
*At least 2 second year Women’s Studies courses will need to be completed at VIU.
* You will only receive credit for one of ENG-115, ENG-117, ENG-125

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