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Bachelor of Bioinformatics

Langara College

Vancouver, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A master's integrating biology, Computing and mathematics to solve biological problems with computational methods.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop advanced knowledge of Bioinformatics and design and evaluate computational solutions
Use relevant digital tools
And interpret technical evidence.

Career outcomes

Bioinformatics Research Assistant
Program Coordinator
Project Assistant
Research and Policy Associate

Curriculum

Core courses cover bioinformatics programming
Introduction to bioinformatics
Statistics for bioinformatics
A research ethics course
And professional development. Students then complete a coursework pathway with restricted and additional electives
For 32 semester hours.

Entry requirements

Academic

BC Grade 12 graduation (or equivalent) for international applicants; Some programmes also accept one full academic year or 24 university credits (Continuing Studies); Programme-specific prerequisites on each Admissions tab; Precalculus 12 (B) or Calculus 12 with Precalculus (C+)
Chemistry 12 (B) or CHEM 1118 (C-)
Anatomy and Physiology 12 (C+) or a BIOL course (C); Prerequisites valid three years

Accepted academic background

BC Grade 12 graduation (or equivalent) for international applicants; Some programmes also accept one full academic year or 24 university credits (Continuing Studies); Programme-specific prerequisites on each Admissions tab; Precalculus 12 (B) or Calculus 12 with Precalculus (C+), Chemistry 12 (B) or CHEM 1118 (C-), Anatomy and Physiology 12 (C+) or a BIOL course (C); Prerequisites valid three years

Language tests

Institutional test Langara English Test 3

Documents you’ll need

Passport copy
Academic transcripts
Graduation certificate
English proficiency evidence
Statement of purpose where requested
Financial support evidence

How to apply

Review the admission requirements for Bachelor of Bioinformatics. Prepare academic transcripts
Graduation evidence
Language results
required supporting documents. Complete the application to Langara College. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$21,832 CAD
Application fee	$155 CAD
Deposit	$9,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	West 49th Avenue Campus
Faculty or school	Science and Engineering
Department	Computer Science and Information Technology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Langara offers scholarships and awards for eligible students. International eligibility and award values vary by award.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
78 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 May 2027
198 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
30 Sept 2027
320 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.