Undergraduate Co-op
Co-op work-terms are mandatory for all undergraduate students.
- How UVic co-op works
- Learn what’s required of you during your work term
- Review co-op terms and conditions
- Co-op for students from international pathways*
*Note: International students must submit a copy of their Co-op Work Permit prior to accessing the Co-op Job Portal
Eligibility
To be eligible to take part in the co-op work term process, you must meet all of the conditions below:
- have completed all courses listed in the first and second year of the model program
- have a term GPA of 4.0 or better
- be a student in good standing (not on probation)
- not have any deferred exams outstanding
- International students: see co-op eligibility requirements and study permit information.
- complete the comprehensive Professional Practice course (HINF 202) before the first work-term. This is to help prepare students for their applications, interviews and hiring process. It's typically offered in the fall term and students will register for it along with their other courses.
Eligibility for Co-op and Coursework
Undergraduate students may be eligible to take up to one course concurrently with each work term if they meet the following criteria:
- GPA: Must be 5.0 or higher.
- Course Schedule: The course must not conflict with regular work hours.
- Employer Permission: Must have written approval from your employer.
- HINF Director Permission: The Co-op Office will contact the HINF director for approval once a request has been submitted.
Complete the online form in order to request taking a course while on Co-op: link
For questions or concerns regarding co-op eligibility, please contact the Co-op Coordinator.
**Note: Any deviation from the above will require written permission from the Director of the School.
The first co-op is typically undertaken the second summer of the program, the second co-op during the Spring term of the third year, and the third co-op during the Fall term of the fourth year.
- BSc in Health Information Science - Model Plan
- BSc-Combined Major in Computer Science and Health Information Science - Model Plan
Finding a co-op
- Search & apply for co-op jobs
- Interviews and job offers
- Co-op abroad**
- Explore funding opportunities
- Get support
**If you are interested in pursuing an international co-op, please reach out to your co-op coordinator to discuss possibilities. We advise students to be pro-active in developing their own contacts and job opportunities abroad.
On the job
Undergraduate HINF co-op forms
For more information about Health Information Science Co-op, please contact:
Jason Bond, Co-op Coordinator