Bachelor's in Bioinformatics

Bioinformatics is a Bachelor program taught at University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

Bioinformatics at the University of Calgary is part of the Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc). The program focuses on applying computers to biological systems. Students receive training in computer science, mathematics, chemistry, physics, and biology, with learning that involves working on problems in class, during tutorials, and in the laboratory.

The curriculum includes courses such as Developing Health Research Literacy I, Interdisciplinary Research Approaches, Introductory Calculus, Software Analysis And Design, and Energy Flow in Biological Systems. The program highlights include collaborative team work and lab work in a supervised laboratory setting. With this degree, students can pursue opportunities in pharmaceutical industries, biotechnology, genomics, genetics, and business administration, or use the degree as a stepping-stone to graduate studies or other professional degrees.

Modules

• Developing Health Research Literacy I
• Interdisciplinary Research Approaches
• Introductory Calculus
• Software Analysis And Design
• Energy Flow in Biological Systems

The minimum requirements for admission in Bioinformatics at University of Calgary for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Calgary.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Calgary as pre-requiste for admission in Bioinformatics.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Required courses for admission

• R1-0053
• R1-0033
• R1-0063
• R1-0043
• One approved course or option

Additional admission details

• R11-0003
• R2-0069
• R2-0013
• R2-0012

Please check detail of study units at https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/explore-programs/bioinformatics

• Pharmaceutical industries
• Biotechnology
• Genomics
• Genetics
• Business administration
• Graduate studies
• Professional degrees such as law, medicine, veterinary medicine, or architecture

51 fully funded scholarships are listed for Canada. See Canada scholarships.