Students may be admitted to the Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics program 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 70% 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

Students in the Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics program will be under the guidance of an interdepartmental advisory committee. A total of 2.0 credits are required, which must include BINF*6110, BINF*6210 and BINF*6998. The advisory committee may require additional courses. An average of 70% or better must be obtained in the prescribed courses. Further information may be obtained from the Director.