Bioinformatics

Bioinformatics scholars ask questions such as: How different are people from one another? Can we effectively visualize enormous, complex sets of biological data? Can bioinformatics advance personalized medicine?

Bioinformatics focuses on the unique issues that occur when you apply computers to biological systems. During the course of your studies, you'll receive comprehensive training in computer science, mathematics, chemistry, physics and biology. Much of your learning will occur while actively working on problems in class, during tutorials and in the laboratory.

Collaborative team work - Interact with your peers while learning to collaborate on projects.

Lab work - Learn how to use tools and develop techniques within a supervised laboratory setting.

Study abroad opportunities - Cultural and academic experiences at destinations around the world.

Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate)

Students presenting less than 12 units of academic post-secondary coursework will be considered high school applicants.

Equivalent International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP) courses or previously completed SAT2 subject tests are accepted.

​With a degree in Bioinformatics, you’ll have global opportunities to work in pharmaceutical industries, biotechnology, genomics, genetics, business administration and more. This degree can also be used as a stepping-stone to graduate studies or another professional degree such as law, medicine, veterinary medicine, or architecture.

1. Start your application

   On August 15, you can start your application. Begin by creating a UCalgary eID.

   Once you have created an eID, click apply now.

2. Complete your application

   Use our application guide to help you with your application.

3. Submit your application

   Submit your application and pay your $125 (Canadian education) $145 (International education) application fee.

4. Submit your required documents

   Based on your application, we'll let you know in your UCalgary Student Centre how and where to submit any required documents. Visit our documents page for more information.