Bioinformatics, PhD

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Bioinformatics, PhD cost?

  CAD 19,681 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  4 years, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  Completion of a graduate/master's degree from a recognised university with a grade average of at least 73% (B) in the master's programme. Two referee assessment forms and transcripts from every post-secondary institution attended are required. Some programmes offer direct admission to the PhD from an honours bachelor's degree. Programme minimum admission average: 80%. 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: A funding package is offered to thesis-based graduate students with their offer letter, which may vary by home department (i.e., the department of the primary supervisor). The package may consist of Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA) and Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA). You are required to contact prospective advisors to discuss the availability of projects prior to applying to thesis-based programs, and we suggest you also discuss the availability of GRA funding or prospects for applying for suitable scholarships. Please note that offers of admission will only be issued in cases where a member of the Bioinformatics Graduate Faculty has agreed to be the supervisor. Scholarships and bursaries are available from the university, which 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. The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) is provided by the Government of Ontario, and the Government of Canada's Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) offers a number of scholarships. These scholarships require a separate application, typically due in the fall for the following academic year. You are encouraged to speak to potential supervisors regarding these government-sponsored scholarships. International students are encouraged to read about the University of Guelph's International Doctoral Tuition Scholarship. Admitted international students who meet all eligibility criteria will receive the scholarship automatically. 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