Overview

Key Facts

This Bioinformatics program from University of Guelph 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. Students can enter the program during any semester.

The doctorate program is research-based and aims to develop students who are experts in bioinformatics and who contribute to current research. Applicants identify an advisor prior to admission into the program, and research is conducted under the advisor’s supervision. PhD programs typically take twelve semesters. Students are required to complete one course, pass a qualifying exam, and write and successfully defend a thesis.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Quantitative Genetics and Animal Models

Biosequence Pattern Analysis

Artificial Intelligence

Bioinformatics

Genetic Algorithms

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-04 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-03-04 00:00:00 , International

More details

There is no deadline but candidates are encouraged to apply at least 4 months prior to the start date (6 to 8 months prior for international applicants).

Language

English

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89

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60

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guelph, Canada

Disciplines

Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 13 other PhDs in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

A-

English requirements

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89

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60

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants holding either a Master of Bioinformatics, an MSc in Bioinformatics, or a masters in a related discipline with a GPA above 80 over the last two years equivalent of full time study will be considered for admission.
Strong applicants (GPA>80) may be admitted without holding a master's degree provided that their undergraduate major is appropriate. In these cases, the program committee will assign necessary courses to ensure sufficient preparedness for research.
Applicants must indicate an agreed advisor at the time of application. Prospective students should commence discussions with faculty well in advance of applying. Offers of admission will only be issued in cases where a member of Bioinformatics Graduate Faculty has agreed to be the advisor.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

15512 CAD / year

≈ 15512 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

6261 CAD / year

≈ 6261 CAD / year

Living costs

Guelph

Canada

1157 - 1804 CAD / month

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