Program Overview
The Bioinformatics at University of Guelph is a Master programme in Humanities over 12 months, 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 4,356 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 1,761 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Guelph, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Bioinformatics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Genomic Methods for Bioinformatics
- Software Tools for Biological Data Analysis and Organization
- Bioinformatics Programming
- Biosequence Pattern Analysis
- Topics in Bioinformatics
- Statistical Bioinformatics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Students will be admitted to the Master of Bioinformatics program from a range of undergraduate programs in the biological and life sciences.
- Students from undergraduate programs in the physical or computational sciences will be considered for admission if they are considered to have sufficient biological background.
- To be considered for admission, applicants should meet the minimum requirements of a four-year degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a minimum 75% average over the last two years of full-time equivalent study.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 4,356 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 1,761 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 4,356 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 1,761 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Guelph 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 University of Guelph
University of Guelph
Guelph, Canada
TheUniversity of Guelph(U of GorGuelph) is a comprehensivepublicresearch universityinGuelph,Ontario, Canada. It was established in 1964 after the amalgamation ofOntario Agricultural College(1874),...
University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
