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Master of Bioinformatics

About the program

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

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

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.

Honours bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognized university with a 70% (B-) average in the last two years of full-time study (about 3.0 on the 4.0 scale as stated by the university)
Programme-specific requirements and two academic references.

Honours bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognized university, Programme-specific requirements, Two academic references.

Check the programme page for entry terms
Deadlines and requirements. Apply online through the OUAC graduate application and pay the application fee
125 CAD (150 CAD for MBA
MA Leadership
MCLC
MPAcc and MRE). Upload documents in WebAdvisor and name at least two academic referees. Meet the English proficiency requirement. After an offer
Apply to IRCC for a study permit.

Campus	Guelph
Faculty or school	College of Biological Science
Department	Computer Science and Information Technology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	4
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.