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Immersive exercises

Behavioural Medicine Lab researchers study the power of virtual reality workouts

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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

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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.

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Our graduate health programs are built on research and real-world experience. This mix of ideas and practice gives our students a strong advantage.

Indigenous health & wellness

Our vision is to elevate the Faculty of Health to become a national beacon of inclusivity and excellence in Canada.

Stories & news

Research Spotlight with Erica Woodin

February 4, 2026

We hear a lot about unhealthy relationships, but what makes a romantic relationship healthy? Professor Erica Woodin, director of Clinical Psychology at the University of Victoria, has spent her...

Artificial intelligence in health event videos available

February 2, 2026

Two recent events that explored the role of artificial intelligence in health are available to watch online.  From Hype to Hospital: How AI is Being Used in Healthcare & Research,...

Research Spotlight with Kurt Smith

November 27, 2025

Kurt Smith runs the Cerebrovascular Health Exercise and Environmental Research Sciences (CHEERS) Laboratory located in the McKinnon Building at UVic. An associate professor in the School of...

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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.

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