Bioinformatics

    Bioinformatics

    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 31,349 / Total

    Bioinformatics

    About

    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.

    Program highlights

    • 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.

    Disciplines

    Cumming School of Medicine

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Required courses for admission

    English

    Alberta Math 30-1 or equivalent

    Chemistry

    Biology

    One approved course or option

    Additional admission details

    All applicants must meet the English language requirement to be considered for admission.

    Mathematics from the final year of study of the academic stream may be used as two distinct approved subjects (Mathematics and Calculus).

    A minimum of 70% in Mathematics (or equivalent) is required.

    Only one of Art, Dance, Drama or Music can be used in calculating the admission average

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

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 60
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 86

    Career

    Career opportunities

    ​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.

    Fee Information

    Bioinformatics

    University of Calgary

    University of Calgary

    Canada

    Canada, Calgary