Summer Field Courses

We are excited to announce the
2025 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 BRI placement within each block.

BlockCourse (click for details)Credit Units*Dates
IMarine Ecology6May 7 - June 6
IBiodiversity of Seaweeds6May 7 - June 6
IIMarine Invertebrate Zoology6June 9 - July 4
IIPlace-Based Learning in Huu-Ay-Aht Territory3June 9 - June 27
IIICrustacean Biology3July 7 - July 25
IIIScience Communication3July 7 - July 25
IVBiological Oceanography3August 5 - August 23
IVIntroduction to Field & Laboratory Methods
in Marine Carbonate Chemistry
3TBD
Two weeks within August 5 - August 23

*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 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. Each BRI placement is three to six weeks in length. Placements will be available in Blocks I-III from May 7th to July 25th, and again in Block IV from August 5th to 23rd.

Questions?

Contact Keith Johnstone, University Programs Coordinator
email: university@bamfieldmsc.com
phone: 250-728-3301, ext. 219