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Wallace in a dental office — Social Work professor Bruce Wallace, shown here with Sidney Adair at the Cool Aid Dental Clinic, has been recognized for his research which led to the creation of this clinic in 2002, and an annual operating subsidy from Island Health.

Complete your degree. Pick up a much-needed credit course. Or, seek out a certificate program to advance your career. We are leaders in distance education with close to 40 years of experience in customizing our approach so you can enjoy a full student experience without leaving your community.

We offer UVic's largest choice of online studies.

Undergraduate degrees by distance

Bachelor in Child and Youth Care, School of Child and Youth Care
Post RN diploma BSN distance program, School of Nursing
BA in Health and Community Services, School of Public Health + Social Policy
Bachelor of Social Work, School of Social Work

Graduate degrees by distance

Master of Arts in Community Development, School of Public Administration
Master of Nursing, School of Nursing
Master of Public Administration: MPA online, School of Public Administration
Master of Public Health, School of Public Health + Social Policy
Master of Science, School of Health Information Science
Master of Social Work, School of Social Work

The best learning tools
Supporting our distance students

We offer multiple learning strategies to support success. Our courses use one-on-one communication, small group discussion and classroom conferencing to bring students and instructors together. We provide the best tools for your learning environment regardless of your location or requirements. We use:

student-centred online learning models
interactive print, audio and video materials
on-site workshops and intensives
list serves, video-conferencing, interactive websites and e-learning
audio and video streaming
online learning systems

Computer Help Desk is the first point of contact and assistance for learners
Learn Anywhere offers access to technologies and tools to manage your online learning

The Faculty of Human and Social Development (HSD) is a proven leader in the delivery of distance and online learning programs. With more than 30 years of experience and pioneering distance education models, our expertise ensures you get the support you need to succeed.

We've been successful because we've listened to our students and responded to increasing demands for flexible learning environments. One-third of our students study on campus and two-thirds of our students are taking their programs online. Our distance education models are working―our graduates are leaders in their communities.