$13,602 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Bachelor of Health Science [B.H.S] Bioinformatics
- University of Calgary offers a B.H.S in Bioinformatics with a duration of 4 years.
- This program is offered on a full-time basis and delivered on-campus.
- Much of their learning will occur while actively working on problems in class, during tutorials, and in the laboratory.
- Bioinformatics focuses on the unique issues that occur when students apply computers to biological systems.
- During the course of the studies, students will receive comprehensive training in computer science, mathematics, chemistry, physics, and biology.
- Some of the courses of this program are:
- Developing Health Research Literacy I
- Interdisciplinary Research Approaches
- Introductory Calculus
- Software Analysis And Design
- Energy Flow in Biological Systems
- This degree can also be used as a stepping-stone to graduate studies or another professional degree such as law, medicine, veterinary medicine, or architecture.
- Students are provided with study-abroad opportunities as well.
- The University of Calgary ranked in 6th place in Canada by Research Infosource in 2018.
- The University offers small class sizes that provide close research interaction with their supervision.
- The Faculty of the department have received global recognition by winning awards like federal awards, Provincial awards, Indigenous awards, etc.
- The average salary goes up to 80,000USD.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fee | $12482 | $12482 | $12482 | $12482 |
| Books and Supplies | $1063 | $1063 | $1063 | $1063 |
| Health Insurance | $58 | $58 | $58 | $58 |
| Total Fees | $13602 | $13602 | $13602 | $13602 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 86 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 60 | 90 | 3 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 110 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Candidate must present a minimum 65 percent in English or equivalent.
- Candidate must present a minimum 2.00 GPA in a transferrable post-secondary English course.
- Students should achieve a minimum of 2.00 cumulative GPA on the most recent 12 units from another post-secondary institution.
- Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL to get admission in this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- The student has graduated from senior secondary school or equivalent.
- Minimum 4 major subjects in 12th Grade, including English, with an average of 70% and no course less than 65%.