Post-degree planning

Ever wonder what will come next after your undergraduate degree? Maybe you are hoping to land a job you love, considering another credential, or aspiring to accomplish both.

Jobs & Careers

I know what career I want to have; what program should I pursue and how can I get to my end goal?

If you are unsure of what undergraduate degree program would best suit your ultimate career goals, you may want to reach out to Career Services. Career educators can work with you to explore, research, and plan your career through their services.

I love my degree program; what can I do with it?

If you already have an area of interest within a specific department, you can contact the Academic Unit Advisers, who have experience in their associated field and can assist you with questions related to their academic area. For information about careers relevant to your academic program(s), check out the hands-on learning page.

I’m still looking for the right program and I don’t have a specific career in mind yet; how do I plan for the future?

If you are unsure of what career or field you may be interested in, Counselling Services offers career exploration services which can help you discover future career possibilities.

Further Education

Graduate School

If a graduate degree is something that you are considering, it is never too early to start looking at programs. For the most accurate information, students should reach out directly to the institutions/programs of interest with their questions. See the graduate admissions page for more information on University of Victoria graduate programs.

Professional programs offered at UVic

UVic offers a variety of professional programs, most of which require some post-secondary studies prior to admission:

Professional Designation Programs

You may imagine a future as a doctor, accountant, or architect, among countless other possibilities. While these programs are not offered at UVic, we have included a list of popular professional designation programs at the nearest institutions:

Actuarial Science: SFU Actuarial Science
Architecture: UBC Architecture
Audiology: UBC Audiology
Chartered Professional Accountancy: Camosun CPA
Chiropractic: Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
Dentistry: UBC Dentistry
Dietetics: UBC Dietetics
Landscape Architecture: UBC Landscape Architecture
Medicine: UBC Medicine
Naturopathic Medicine: Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
Occupational Therapy: UBC Occupational Therapy
Optometry: University of Waterloo Optometry
Pharmacy: UBC Pharmacy
Physical Therapy: UBC Physical Therapy
Physician Assistant: University of Manitoba Physician Assistant
Speech Language Pathology: UBC Speech Language Pathology
Veterinary Medicine: University of Saskatchewan Veterinary Medicine