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For 50+ years, the University of Victoria has been leading the way in unique health and wellness programs. From practice to practitioner, we combine hands-on practicums, community-engaged learning, cutting-edge primary care partnerships and human health programs.
Better education, better health futures
Our undergraduate health programs are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to make a meaningful impact in your community and beyond.
Our graduate health programs are built on research and real-world experience. This mix of ideas and practice gives our students a strong advantage.
Stories & news
Nursing prof wins Indspire award
May 18, 2026
For over three decades, Mona Lisa Bourque Bearskin has helped reshape Indigenous health nursing in Canada, grounding systems of care in Indigenous knowledge. A Cree Métis Registered Nurse,...
A tale of three nursing careers during Nursing Week
May 11, 2026
One of the great advantages of nursing is the breadth of career paths available. During National Nursing Week, we’re honoring the myriad ways...
UVic celebrates Health Research Day
April 27, 2026
The Faculty of Health and the Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health are holding an annual health research symposium on May 1. More than 30 presenters from faculties across UVic will explore the...
Events
Territory acknowledgement
We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
Campus tour
Take our virtual tour to see the natural beauty of the UVic campus from wherever you are in the world.