$9,532 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] Bioinformatics
- The University of Guelph offers a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics for a duration of 3 years.
- This course is offered on a full-time basis.
- This program will provide students with the opportunity to develop research and communication skills in bioinformatics at a world-class level.
- Students will take at least one course and complete a qualifying exam.
- This program is designed for students with little to no formal background in statistics and programming, yet provide with the skills to analyze datasets and develop new bioinformatics approaches.
- It is thesis-based degrees that provide the opportunity to perform international level research in bioinformatics in order to develop new tools and new models to explain biology.
- The faculty and student ratio for this program are 1:17.
- University is located in Guelph, one of the 10 best places to live in Canada.
- With more than $80 million annually in research funding, it is one of Canada's most research-intensive universities.
- The total strength of the university is 29,507 students. As per the record, the number of enrolments has been increasing rapidly due to which the university decided to expand its campus area and develop more faculty buildings.
- More than 1,200 international students come from all over the world to study at Guelph.
- The average salary goes up to 54,228 after completing this program.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
| Tuition Fees | $7380 | $7380 | $7380 |
| Books and Supplies | $1125 | $1125 | $1125 |
| Health Insurance & Others | $1027 | $1027 | $1027 |
| Total Fees | $9532 | $9532 | $9532 |
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 | 89 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 60 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students entering the Ph.D. program will have completed a Master's of Bioinformatics, an M.Sc. in Bioinformatics, or a Master's in a related discipline with a minimum average of A- (80% and higher).
- Applicants without a Master's degree (i.e., direct entry) will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Bioinformatics graduate program committee.
- Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants, whose first language is not English.
- 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.
- Students must have graduated from a university or college in a related field or equivalent.