1. Lakehead University Orillia
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  3. Bachelors
  4. BSc Bioinformatics

BSc Bioinformatics

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Lakehead University Orillia

Program Overview

Bioinformatics is the application of information technology to the field of molecular biology.Whether designing a new life-saving drug, decoding a genome sequence or developing algorithms to analyze medical images, Bioinformaticians solve problems that arise from the analysis of biological data. As a student skilled in Bioinformatics, you will be at the forefront of this newly emerging field which has a widespread impact on the way Course approach important global issues and topics including healthcare and sustainability.

Program Key Stats

$24885 (Annual cost)



82 %

Eligibility Criteria

2.5
28
70

1100
7
90

Additional Information & Requirements

Academic secondary school program or equivalent, Program specific prerequisite courses; International Credential Advantage Package ICAP from World Education Services;Equivalent of a minimum 70% overall final average, English Language Requirement:Canadian Academic English Language Assessment or CAEL CE-Minimum Score: 60, Cambridge Academic English C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency-Minimum Score: 176, IELTS-Minimum Score: 6.5 no individual score less than 6.0, Michigan English Language Assessment Battery Minimum Score: 85, PTE Academic-Minimum Score: 58 no component score less than 50, TOEFL-Internet Based Test iBT: 80 no component score less than 19, Minimum Score for Computer Based Test cBT: 213 no component score less than 17, Minimum Score for Paper Based Test pBT when Speaking is present: 550 no component score less than 50

Career Options

  • Medical Imager
  • Geneticist
  • Cellular Biologist
  • Microbiologist
  • Computer Scientist

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