We are excited to announce our 2026 Summer Programs!
Summer programs at the BMSC offer immersive field experiences at the senior undergraduate level. We inspire investigation, promote critical thinking and offer students the opportunity to conduct their own independent research.
Our summer programs are full-time immersive experiences.
Students may only register for one course or internship placement within each block.
**COURSE DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE**
| Block(s) | Course (click for details) | Credit Units* | Dates (Weeks) |
| 1 | Subtidal Science | 3 | May 18 - June 5 (3 weeks) |
| 1 | Terrestrial & Freshwater Conservation | 3 | May 18 - June 5 (3 weeks) |
| 1 & 2 | Marine Invertebrate Zoology | 6 | May 18 - June 26 (6 weeks) |
| 2 | Biological Oceanography | 3 | June 8 - June 26 (3 weeks) |
| 2 | TBD | 3 | June 8 - June 26 (3 weeks) |
| 3 | Experimental Climate Change Ecology | 3 | June 29 - July 17 (3 weeks) |
| 3 | TBD | 3 | June 29 - July 17 (3 weeks) |
| 3 & 4 | Marine Ecology | 6 | June 29 - August 7 (6 weeks) |
| 4 | Rapid Evolution in the Anthropocene | 3 | July 20 - August 7 (3 weeks) |
| 5 | Science Communication | 3 | August 10 - August 21 (2 weeks) |
| 5 | TBD | 3 | August 10 - August 21 (2 weeks) |
| 5 | Introduction to Field & Laboratory Methods in Marine Carbonate Chemistry | 3 | August 10 - August 21 (2 weeks) |
*Credit units are calculated differently at the University of Victoria. 6 credit units = 3 UVic credits, 3 credit units = 1.5 UVic credits.
Bamfield Research Internships
Bamfield Research Internships (BRIs) are fully immersive research experiences in the marine sciences designed for senior undergraduate students and recent graduates. Applicants are matched with experienced scientist-mentors to collaborate on active marine science research projects.
Participants will learn through hands-on experience both the process and substance of scientific research, and with the guidance of their mentor produce a scientific deliverable relevant to their project. Participants may also receive university course credit for their work, subject to mentor approval. BRI placements are roughly three to six weeks in length. Placements will be available throughout the summer, from May 18th to August 21st.
Questions?
Contact the BMSC’s University Programs Coordinators!
email: university@bamfieldmsc.com
phone: 250-728-3301, ext. 219