Overview

Bioinformatics (Collaborative) at Carleton University fundamental research in these areas is expected to increase our understanding of human health and disease which will lead to innovation in industry. As a field of research, it crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries such as computer science, chemistry, biology, biochemistry, engineering and the medical sciences. Today, bioinformaticians must be able to appreciate significant research in other fields. To meet this need, Carleton University and the University of Ottawa created a collaborative Specialization in Bioinformatics.

Application Information

Applicants wishing to apply to the collaborative master’s specialization in Bioinformatics must apply to one of the participating graduate programs (Biology, Mathematics and Statistics, Biomedical Engineering). Once accepted into one of these programs, students must then be sponsored into the collaborative Specialization in Bioinformatics by a faculty member. This is normally the student’s supervisor. This faculty member must be appointed, cross-appointed or stand as an adjunct in one or more of the participating units.

Programme Structure

Collaborating Programs

Biology
Mathematics and Statistics
Biomedical Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 25 other Masters in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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125

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6.5

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General requirements

apply to one of the participating graduate programs (biology; mathematics and statistics; biomedical engineering) and be sponsored by a faculty member (normally the student's supervisor)", "4-year (honours) bachelor's degree", 'b+ or better in your major subjects', 'b- or better overall', "qualifying-year program available for some master's programs; completion still requires submission of a master's application and admission is guaranteed", 'international-student equivalency requirements apply

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Living costs

Ottawa

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1168 - 1925 CAD / month

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