Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics

Carleton University

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics
Duration4 Years
LevelBachelors Program
  • Modern biology in the postgenomic age is being greatly enriched by the infusion of ideas from computer science, information science, mathematics, systems research and statistics
  • Bioinformatics taps into the vast datasets accumulating in the life sciences, combining techniques from informatics and computer science to solve biological problems such as gene identification, drug interactions, and protein structure, the answers to which will be at the forefront of the application of personalized medicine
  • At Carleton, students will take courses in several areas including bioinformatics, biology, biochemistry and computer science
  • Students have the option of a work-study opportunity (known as a “co-op”)
  • Career paths: Biological consultants, wildlife and resource managers, and teachers; Graduates are also well qualified to go on to graduate studies or professional programs including teaching, medicine, dentistry, and veterinary sciences
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees1632714 INR
Hostel & Meals614758 INR
Insurance41573 INR
Personal Expenses115480 INR
Books and Supplies80836 INR
Total852647 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12th78%
  • Applicants should have passed Class 12th with a percentage of 78-82% from one of the following boards:
    • All India School Certificate (CBSE)
    • Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
    • One of the state board certificates
  • Prerequisites: 
    • Math: XII Math
    • Chemistry: XII Chemistry
    • Physics: XII Physics
    • English: XII English
ExamsTOEFL: 86
  • 22 in writing and speaking, 20 reading and listening

IELTS: 6.5
  • with minimum of 6.0 each 

PTE: 60
  • with minimum of 60 in each Communicative Skill

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