Lakehead University - Thunder Bay

Bioinformatics

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Program Information

School:Lakehead University - Thunder Bay
Faculty:Science and Environmental Studies
Degree:Bachelor; Honours
Field of Study:Bioinformatics
Description:Bioinformatics is the application of information technology to the field of molecular biology. As a relatively new area of study, we are one of the very few universities in Canada that offer this program from year one.

Our Department of Bioinformatics integrates tools and theories from several disciplines including:

  • Mathematics
  • Computer Science
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
URL:Bioinformatics at Lakehead University - Thunder Bay
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $28,590

This cost estimate is for Year 1 of the program.

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*70 to 100
Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
  •   Advanced Functions 
  •  Grade12 Biology 
  •  Grade12 Chemistry 
Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent high school diploma; Gr. 12 U English and 5 additional Gr. 12 U or M credits (including prerequisite courses). A minimum 70% overall final average. Admission averages are calculated using the top 6 Grade 12 U or M courses.

Program Specific Prerequisites: English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U, 2 additional grade 12 U/M credits.


For more information, please visit: lakeheadu.ca/admissions.


Test Scores:
  • Cambridge English for Speakers of Other Languages: Certificate in Advanced English [min. 176] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 80] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 60] or Pearson Test of English (Academic) [min. 58] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5]
Application Notes : For a full listing of English Language Proficiency Requirements and accepted tests with minimum scores, please visit:
lakeheadu.ca/studentcentral/applying/english-language-proficiency-requirements.


* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on June 18, 2022