Bachelor of Science [B.S] - Bachelor [4 Years]
$26,292 /Yr Honours Co-op On-campus full_time

Bachelor of Science [B.S] Bioinformatics

  • The Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics is a 4-year program with Honours at Carleton University.
  • Students will have the opportunity to apply to the Co-operative Education Program.
  • Students will be well prepared for direct entry into various careers within the life sciences field. 
  • Students will take courses in several areas including:
    • Bioinformatics
    • Biology
    • Biochemistry and computer science.
  • Students will graduate with both a defined area of expertise and valuable experience.
  • All Honours students have the opportunity to develop research projects, working alongside a faculty advisor.
  • Some work as research technologists in a wide range of government and industrial research laboratories.
  • If students choose the Honours program, they will complete an Honours thesis project.
  • The student to faculty ratio is 9:1 which bridges the gap between faculty and students.
  • Carleton University has an acceptance rate of 21%, compared to other Canadian universities

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Tuition Fees $22800 $22800 $22800 $22800
Health Insurance $567 $567 $567 $567
Books and supply $1050 $1050 $1050 $1050
Other Fees $1875 $1875 $1875 $1875
Total Fees $26292 $26292 $26292 $26292

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 86 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 60 90 3

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students will need a secondary school or high school graduation certificate with a minimum of 12 years of study.
  • Students must have transcripts from their senior high school along with their graduation diploma or certificate, and any graduation exam results.
  • If English is not the students’ first language then they must provide proof of English competency.

Indian Student Eligibility:

  • Students required to passed Class 12th with a percentage of 75-77% (Major), 78-82% (Honours) from one of the following boards:
    • All India School Certificate (CBSE)
    • Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
  • Students must have Knowledge in the following Subjects:
    • Math
    • Two Science courses
    • Physics and Calculus