About the course

Collecting large amounts of biological data is becoming easier and more affordable and as a result biology has become a data science. Examples of biological data include genetic sequences, genomes, epigenomes, proteomes, metabalomes and microbiomes. These large data sets require specialized and powerful computational and statistical tools for analysis. Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary science that applies computational and statistical methods to biological information in order to make new discoveries and to solve complex biological problems.

　　Career Opportunities

　　Bioinformatics specialists are in high demand in both academia and industry. Moreover, salaries are higher in bioinformatics than other fields in science. The responsibilities of a bioinformatician include data analysis, software development, project support, and computational infrastructure support. If you complete a BSc. in Bioinformatics at Langara, this degree will allow you to pursue a career as a Bioinformatician, Biostatistician or Data Scientist to name a few. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Vancouver
Summer (May), 2024	Vancouver
Fall (September), 2024	Vancouver
Spring (January), 2025	Vancouver
Summer (May), 2025	Vancouver
Fall (September), 2025	Vancouver
Spring (January), 2026	Vancouver
Summer (May), 2026	Vancouver

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Langara College

Successful completion of a BC secondary program (Grade 12) or the equivalent

　　OR Be at least 19 years of age by the first day of the first semester of attendance

　　OR Successful completion of an A.B.E. (Adult Basic Education) or G.E.D. (General Educational Development) program.

　　TOEFL (paper-based) with a total score of 550 or higher and an essay score of 4.0 or higher, OR

　　TOEFL (Internet-based) with a total score of 80 or higher and a minimum of 18 in Listening, 20 in Reading, 18 in Speaking, and 20 in Writing, OR

　　IELTS 6.5

　　A completed Langara College Application Form for each program to which the student is applying indicating the desired start date.

　　Official transcripts/marksheets/academic records that show all the subjects taken and grades obtained for the last two years of secondary school studies.

　　Official English translations of the above documents must also be submitted if the original documents are not written in English.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

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