Bioinformatics, MBINF

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Bioinformatics, MBINF cost?

  CAD 34,744 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  1 year, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  Completion of an undergraduate honours degree or equivalent from a recognised university with a grade average of at least 70% (B-) in the last four semesters (normally the last two years) of full-time study. Two referee assessment forms and transcripts from every post-secondary institution attended are required. Programme minimum admission average: 75%. Programme-specific requirements: Students will be admitted to the Master of Bioinformatics program from a range of undergraduate programs in the 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. Students must begin the Master of Bioinformatics program in a fall semester. 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. Additionally, all applicants must have taken at least one prior university course in genetics or molecular biology and at least one university course in statistics or biostatistics. Students whose first language is not English require a minimum TOEFL score of 93 with a minimum score of 22 · English: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT 89; PTE Academic 60; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: Certification is required only where the applicant's first language is not English. Other accepted tests: CAEL 70 overall; MELAB 85; Oxford English Language Level Test (ELLT) 7. The advanced level of the University of Guelph English Language Certificate Program (ELCP) satisfies the requirement; admission may also be offered on condition of completing the Graduate Preparation Program (GPP, two semesters). · GRE/GMAT: Required by some departments; the Graduate Calendar states that where the GRE or GMAT is required it is listed with the programme's own admission information. · Application fee: CAD 125.00 (non-refundable, payable to OUAC)

• Is there a scholarship?

  Funding: For the course-based master's programs, there are limited scholarships and bursaries available from the University. They can be searched for here or visit the Funding Your Studies page. For some scholarships and bursaries, you are automatically considered and do not need to apply. Other scholarships and bursaries require a separate application. Please read over the description for each one you are interested in. Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA) are open to all graduate students, including MBINF students. GTA positions are not guaranteed to MBINF students, but students can apply. To view the postings and apply, please visit Available TA and GSA-1 Work Assignments. Graduate students who have financial need may be eligible to apply to the Work Study program, which can provide a wide range of part-time work experiences on campus. Source:. University-wide international awards Guelph names for graduate students: International Doctoral Tuition Scholarships (up to four years) and International Master's Tuition Scholarships "for both course-based and thesis-based programs", plus the Ontario Graduate Scholarship and tri-agency awards. Source View scholarship page