Carleton University

Bioinformatics (BSc)

Carleton University

Faculty:Faculty of Science
Degree:Bachelor; Honours
Field of Study:Bioinformatics
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
Provincial: $7,637
National: $9,273
International: $41,397

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International fees: Visit Carleton's website for international costs.

Listed costs include compulsory fees.



Description:

Use tools from computer science, data science, mathematics and statistics to tap into the complex datasets in the life sciences. Use artificial intelligence to pose and probe biological questions that are too complex for the human mind to untangle without computer assistance. Some examples include high-throughput analysis of the genome, transcriptome, protein structure and function, drug interactions, epidemiology and evolution. Your career: big data analytics in the medical, environmental and agricultural sectors; biodiversity monitoring; biostatistics; database design; disease diagnostics; drug discovery

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*78
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    Admission Requirements

    • OOSSD with six Grade 12 courses at the 4U or 4M level
    • Prerequisite courses must be at the 4U level with no individual grade below 60%
    • Grade 12 English 4U is recommended for all degrees
    • Grade 12 4U/4M credits for co-op work experience will not be considered as part of the six courses
    • Required Courses
    • Advanced Functions
    • Two credits from Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science or Physics
    • (Calculus and Vectors strongly recommended)
    • Students are expected to present a minimum percentage grade and prerequisite average. Please see the chart below for minimum cut-off ranges. Grade ranges apply to the overall and prerequisite average.
    • The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program by program basis. All programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed and all requirements are subject to change.

    Application Notes :

    Information on English language requirements for future international students: https://admissions.carleton.ca/esl/

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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