Bachelor's
BSc Bioinformatics – CUa
Course Overview
Carleton University’s Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary program combining computer science, genomics, statistics, and molecular biology. Students learn to develop computational algorithms, manage biological databases, and analyze large-scale genomic and proteomic datasets.
The curriculum covers Python/R programming, machine learning applications in genetics, sequence alignment, and structural bio-computation. Students engage in practical laboratory projects analyzing next-generation sequencing data to solve biological and medical questions. Graduates acquire high-demand technical and analytical skills suited for biotechnology firms, medical research institutes, and computational biology labs.
Entry Requirements
- OSSD or equivalent with a minimum 78-82% overall average in 6 Grade 12 U/M courses
- Grade 12 Academic English (ENG4U)
- Grade 12 Advanced Functions (MHF4U) and Grade 12 Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U)
- Grade 12 Biology (SBI4U) and Grade 12 Chemistry (SCH4U)
- Proof of English Language Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) or TOEFL iBT 86
Career Outcomes
- Bioinformatician
- Genomic Data Analyst
- Computational Biologist
- Biological Database Administrator
- Clinical Data Specialist
Scholarship Available
- Yes (Automatic Entrance Scholarships up to $16
- 000)
Key Information
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
University
Carleton University
Intakes
September
Tuition Fee
$31,925 / Year
Duration
4 Years (20.0 credits)
Language
English
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