理学学士学位的地球科学专业为期四年，将利用VIU地球科学和地理学系教师的专业知识和经验，为学生提供广泛的地球科学基础。该计划将使学生了解地球科学的核心概念，例如科学方法，地球系统，地球的年龄，地球上的水循环，地球上的生命演化，自然资源和能源，自然灾害以及人类对地球环境的影响。该计划将使学生有机会在实验室和现场进行动手实践，以运用他们的知识，并指导学生进行独立的研究和询问。希望学生在地球科学学习过程中获得高质量的书面和交流技巧。BSc专业的主要主题之一是环境地球科学，因为这反映了地球科学和地理部门的专业知识
The BSc Major in Geoscience is a four-year program that will provide students with a broad foundation in the geosciences, drawing upon the expertise and experience of the instructors within the Earth Science and Geography departments at VIU. The program will provide students with an understanding of core geoscience concepts such as the scientific method, Earth systems, the age of Earth, water cycling on Earth, evolution of life on Earth, natural resources and energy, natural disasters and human impacts on Earth environments. The program will give students the opportunity to apply their knowledge with hands-on activities both in the lab and in the field, and will direct students towards independent research and enquiry. Student will be expected to achieve a high-quality of written and communication skills during their geoscience studies. One of the main themes of the BSc Major is "Environmental Geoscience", as this reflects the expertise of the Earth Science and Geography departments, VIU's location on the west coast of British Columbia, and a demand for this expertise in the job market.