University Studies Program
University level courses you can take for transfer or general interest
North Island College offers a full range of first- and second-year university studies
courses for students who wish to explore their interests or start their degree close
to home. Courses transfer in part or in full to other institutions and may be customized
as a transfer plan and/or applied towards diplomas, associate degrees, or bachelor’s
degrees at NIC and beyond.
Choose from over 900 courses available on campus or by distance learning throughout
the region:
- Anthropology
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Criminology
- Economics
- English
- Equity and social justice
- Fine arts
- First Nations studies
- French
- Geography
- History
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Space science and astronomy
- Spanish
- Women’s studies
1-Year Transfer Plans
Collections of university studies courses customized to meet your goals, interests,
or university of choice
Students working towards a specific area of study or type of degree may choose to
focus their studies with a transfer plan. Student advisors can personalize any plan
to help develop a transfer plan just for you. Here are just a few of the possibilities:
2-Year Diplomas & Degrees
College programs that provide you with 60 credits towards your degree.
4-Year Bachelor’s Degrees
Complete degree programs available at NIC’s Comox Valley campus
Dual Admission
A guaranteed university degree path available exclusively through NIC
Students who meet university entrance requirements may also be eligible for
dual admission to NIC and one of the following schools:
Be admitted to college and university at the start of your education. Plus, you
get automatic course transfers for up to two years and all the savings and convenience
of starting at college.