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: $7,479
National: $8,863
International: $36,995

Domestic fees: Visit Carleton's website for domestic costs


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.
  • 2 of  Grade12 Chemistry  or  Grade12 Biology  or  Grade12 Physics  or  Grade12 Earth and Space Science 
  •  Grade12 Advanced Functions 
Calculus (MCV4U) is strongly recommended.
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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