Biomedical Informatics - Master of Biomedical Informatics
CanadaCourse at a Glance
- MasterDegree level
- 1 yearDuration
- Kingston, CanadaLocation
- Computing and Information TechnologyField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- KingstonCampus
- Master of Biomedical InformaticsAwards
- $62,053Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
Overview Programs Courses Program Overview Queen’s School of Computing (QSC) and the Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences (DBMS), Queen’s University, have developed the Graduate Diploma and professional Master’s programs in Biomedical Informatics. The programs train future data scientists who can translate data into knowledge that may transform how health care is approached and delivered.
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The programs are aimed at students with training in biology, life sciences, biochemistry, medical sciences, computer science, biostatistics, engineering, and related disciplines, who are interested in designing and implementing quantitative and computational methods that solve challenging problems across the entire spectrum of biology and medicine, and who wish to develop the skills required for a range of exciting careers in medicine, research and development, or industry. The focus of these programs is on the application of existing tools and techniques for managing and analysing biomedical data. Admission Requirements To be considered for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Informatics and Professional Master’s in Biomedical Informatics, an applicant must hold a minimum of a BSc (Honours) degree in biology, life sciences, biochemistry, medical sciences, computer science, biostatistics, engineering, and related disciplines from a recognized university or equivalent. The minimum acceptable average for admissions to these programs is B+ in the third and fourth years of the student’s undergraduate program (all courses considered). Students applying from outside of North America whose native language is not English are required to submit TOEFL (or equivalent) scores. It is recommended that applicants have undergraduate training in biostatistics and experience in sc ...
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- English requirementIELTS Overall 7.0
- Study modeFull Time
Admissions checklist
Entry requirements
Calendar entry for this degree: This is a full time program which will span 12 months total. The program will consist of courses equivalent to 24 credit units (CU) as follows: The four 3-credit unit (3CU) courses from the Graduate Diploma Program (12 CU). BMIF 898 Master's Project . A biomedical informatics project is undertaken under the co-supervision of a QSC faculty and a DBMS faculty member. The presentation of a seminar to describe the project is required. Two additional 3 credit unit (3CU) courses from a list of elective courses presented below (6CU). Students with a predominantly computing background may take at most one CISC-based elective. Students with a predominantly biomedical background may take at most one BMED-based elective. Elective courses for the Professional Master’s of Biomedical Informatics (all courses are 3CU): CISC 832 Database Management Systems CISC 859 Pattern Recognition (A) CISC 873 Data Mining (A) CISC 881 Topics in Biomedical Computing I CISC 886 Cloud Computing BMED 809 Principles of Drug Discovery and Development BMED 810 Protein Structure and Function Note: With the approval of the Director (who will consult with both departments), MBI students may be able to choose from a number of additional graduate offerings from DBMS and QSC, subject to the maximums specified. || General graduate admission is governed by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs: applicants normally need a four-year bachelor's degree (or a master's for doctoral entry), official transcripts and two letters of recommendation, and must meet the minimum scores set by the individual program. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · English: IELTS 7.0; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Applicants whose native language includes English are not required to sit an English-language proficiency test. A final grade of 80% or more in ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 from Queen's University's English for Academic Purposes Program, achieved at the time of application, may also remove the test requirement. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - non-refundable graduate application fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard; the application is complete only once the fee is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply
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- Academic transcripts
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- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$62,053 CAD / semester≈ $45,627 / semester
- Application feeNo application fee for this programme
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsQueen's publishes no entrance scholarship specific to this programme, and Queen's graduate funding guarantee does not reach it: the guarantee is stated for full-time doctoral students, and for master's study Queen's says only that "The majority of Master's students in full-time non-professional programs also receive funding support (i.e., in year one for one-year programs, and in years one and two for two-year programs)". Applicants may still apply for the university-wide graduate awards - the Ontario Graduate Scholarship ("The current value of the award is $5,000 per term. Awards will be for two or three consecutive terms"; a small number are made to study-permit holders), the internal Queen's scholarships, fellowships and awards administered by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs ("These awards do not require an application, and many are part of funding packages given to students when they receive an admission offer."), SGSPA Conference Travel Awards, the need-based Queen's General Bursary, and the external sources Queen's lists for international students (Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, Mitacs Globalink Research Awards and Globalink Graduate Fellowship, Government of Canada / Global Affairs Canada scholarships, the CALDO agreements and the China Scholarship Council agreement). Sources:;; The programme page also publishes the BMIF Excellence Award: "Each year, the top performing students in the program are rewarded with the BMIF Excellence Award." SourceView scholarship page
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: The graduate application portal typically opens in September each year with deadlines occurring early in the new year; Queen's directs applicants to the individual degree-program website for that program's deadline, and most acceptances are made in March…
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Biomedical Informatics - Master of Biomedical Informatics cost?
CAD 62,053 / semester.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.
How long is it?
1 year, as listed by the university.
What are the entry requirements?
Calendar entry for this degree: This is a full time program which will span 12 months total. The program will consist of courses equivalent to 24 credit units (CU) as follows: The four 3-credit unit (3CU) courses from the Graduate Diploma Program (12 CU). BMIF 898 Master's Project . A biomedical informatics project is undertaken under the co-supervision of a QSC faculty and a DBMS faculty member. The presentation of a seminar to describe the project is required. Two additional 3 credit unit (3CU) courses from a list of elective courses presented below (6CU). Students with a predominantly computing background may take at most one CISC-based elective. Students with a predominantly biomedical background may take at most one BMED-based elective. Elective courses for the Professional Master’s of Biomedical Informatics (all courses are 3CU): CISC 832 Database Management Systems CISC 859 Pattern Recognition (A) CISC 873 Data Mining (A) CISC 881 Topics in Biomedical Computing I CISC 886 Cloud Computing BMED 809 Principles of Drug Discovery and Development BMED 810 Protein Structure and Function Note: With the approval of the Director (who will consult with both departments), MBI students may be able to choose from a number of additional graduate offerings from DBMS and QSC, subject to the maximums specified. || General graduate admission is governed by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs: applicants normally need a four-year bachelor's degree (or a master's for doctoral entry), official transcripts and two letters of recommendation, and must meet the minimum scores set by the individual program. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · English: IELTS 7.0; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Applicants whose native language includes English are not required to sit an English-language proficiency test. A final grade of 80% or more in ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 from Queen's University's English for Academic Purposes Program, achieved at the time of application, may also remove the test requirement. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - non-refundable graduate application fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard; the application is complete only once the fee is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply
Is there a scholarship?
Queen's publishes no entrance scholarship specific to this programme, and Queen's graduate funding guarantee does not reach it: the guarantee is stated for full-time doctoral students, and for master's study Queen's says only that "The majority of Master's students in full-time non-professional programs also receive funding support (i.e., in year one for one-year programs, and in years one and two for two-year programs)". Applicants may still apply for the university-wide graduate awards - the Ontario Graduate Scholarship ("The current value of the award is $5,000 per term. Awards will be for two or three consecutive terms"; a small number are made to study-permit holders), the internal Queen's scholarships, fellowships and awards administered by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs ("These awards do not require an application, and many are part of funding packages given to students when they receive an admission offer."), SGSPA Conference Travel Awards, the need-based Queen's General Bursary, and the external sources Queen's lists for international students (Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, Mitacs Globalink Research Awards and Globalink Graduate Fellowship, Government of Canada / Global Affairs Canada scholarships, the CALDO agreements and the China Scholarship Council agreement). Sources:;; The programme page also publishes the BMIF Excellence Award: "Each year, the top performing students in the program are rewarded with the BMIF Excellence Award." Source View scholarship page
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