September 8 – December 18, 2026
Applications for the 2026 Fall Program in Marine Science are now open!
The Fall Program in Marine Sciences offers an immersive, marine sciences experience at the senior undergraduate level. We inspire investigation, promote critical thinking and offer students the opportunity to conduct an independent research project. Wonder why you should study at BMSC? Check out our prospective students overview page.
Fall Program in Marine Sciences:
- Students must take a full course load of five courses. Courses are not offered individually.
- Classes are scheduled from Monday to Friday, and involve lectures, discussions, laboratory, and field excursions.
- Class size – 24 students.
Prerequisites:
Required:
- 3rd year standing in Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, Geography, Resource Management, or equivalent.
- Introductory Ecology and Introductory Statistics, or equivalents
Strongly Recommended:
- Non-Vascular Plants
- Invertebrate Zoology
- Biological/Ecological Statistics
- Ability to use R Project for Statistical Computing
BMSC Fees – Scholarships are available, submit an application before April 30 to be automatically considered for an acceptance scholarship!
| Date | Name | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 - Dec 18, 2026 | Applied Data Analysis in Marine Science | Semester | View Details |
| Sep 8, 2026 - Dec 18, 2026 | Directed Studies in Marine Science – Fall | Semester | View Details |
| Sep 15, 2026 - Oct 9, 2026 | Ecological Adaptations of Seaweeds | 3 weeks | View Details |
| Sep 23, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026 | Science Communication for an Ever-Changing World – Workshop with Niki Wilson | 4 days | View Details |
| Oct 14, 2026 - Nov 6, 2026 | Marine Population Ecology & Dynamics | 3 weeks | View Details |
| Nov 17, 2026 - Dec 9, 2026 | Structure & Function in Marine Animals | 3 weeks | View Details |
*Course dates within the semester are subject to change
Questions? Please don’t hesitate to email the University Programs office at BMSC.
“The Fall Program (2000) at BMSC changed the course of my career and life. 26 years later and I still collaborate with classmates I met in Bamfield.” – Tim Edgell PhD, Real Ocean Consultants, testimonial via LinkedIn
