Students may be admitted to the MSc program in bioinformatics from a range of undergraduate programs, including biology, statistics, mathematics, engineering or computer science. To be considered for admission, applicants should meet the minimum requirements of a four-year degree with a 75% average during the final two years of study and students must have taken at least one course in three or more of the following areas:

• Statistics

• Computer Programming

• Biology

• Mathematics

Applicants should briefly indicate their research interests and, if possible, their preferred advisors.

Students in the MSc program will be under the guidance of an interdepartmental advisory committee. A total of 2.0 credits are required, which must include BINF*6110 and BINF*6210. The advisory committee may require additional courses. An average of 70% or better must be obtained in the prescribed courses. When the course work is satisfactorily completed, the submission and successful defence of an appropriate thesis on an approved topic completes the requirements for the MSc in Bioinformatics. Further information may be obtained from the Director.