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Bioinformatics

McGill University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 15,347 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 2,274 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Delivery On-campus
Location Montréal, Canada
Language English, French

Program Overview

The Bioinformatics at McGill University is a MSc programme in Humanities taught in English, French, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Bioinformatics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Language of instruction: English, French
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 7
  4. Tuition: USD 15,347 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 2,274 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: Québec, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bioinformatics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. COMP 691 Thesis Research 1 (3 credits)
  2. COMP 696 Thesis Research 2 (3 credits)
  3. COMP 697 Thesis Research 3 (4 credits)
  4. COMP 698 Thesis Research 4 (10 credits)
  5. COMP 699 Thesis Research 5 (12 credits)
  6. COMP 616D1 Bioinformatics Seminar (1.5 credits)
  7. COMP 616D2 Bioinformatics Seminar (1.5 credits)
  8. COMP 601 Thesis Literature Review (2 credits)
  9. BINF 621 Bioinformatics: Molecular Biology (3 credits)
  10. BMDE 652 Bioinformatics: Proteomics (3 credits)
  11. BTEC 555 Structural Bioinformatics (3 credits)
  12. COMP 618 Bioinformatics: Functional Genomics (3 credits)
  13. PHGY 603 Systems Biology and Biophysics (3 credits)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The minimum requirement for admission is a bachelor\'s degree (cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.2 or better, or equivalent) with coursework in Computer Science.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 15,347 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 2,274 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 15,347 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 2,274 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact McGill University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About McGill University

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Montréal, Canada

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  • Language English, French