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Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics at Langara
Columbia College, Canada
CAD 14640
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 200
Application Fee
48 Month
Duration
6.5
IELTS
79
TOEFL
70%
Min GPA
Program Overview
Start at Columbia College and complete your Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics at Langara!
The Langara College Bioinformatics Pathway provides Columbia College students with a unique opportunity to transfer into one of the most innovative and rapidly growing fields in science.
- Unique Degree Opportunity: Langara College offers the only Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics in British Columbia, giving students access to a specialized and in-demand field.
- Strong Career Prospects: Bioinformaticians are highly sought after in both academia and industry, with salaries typically higher than many other science disciplines.
- Rapidly Growing Industry: The global bioinformatics market is projected to exceed $46 billion USD by 2027, offering excellent career mobility and opportunities for remote work.
- Solve Real-World Challenges: Students learn to analyze large biological datasets and understand relationships between organisms at a microscopic level, helping address global challenges in health, the environment, and biotechnology.
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Additional Information
Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
College/University Processing Time 42 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) 
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79 - With no score less than - 19
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 60 - With no score less than - 60
Academic Requirement
Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Grade 12 / High School diploma or equivalent, including the following required course(s):
- Two from Natural Science (Chemistry, Physics, Biology).
Note: Students should have a minimum of a 75% average on their best four academic grade 12 courses (State Boards and National Open School) or 70% average (CBSE and ISCE) and have completed their grade 12 no more than two years before applying to the college.
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Average Tuition Fee Per Year
14640
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 200
Application Fee
(CAD)
12000 Per year
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Scholarship Value: CAD $4,000
Eligible Intakes: January, May, and September 2027
Application Deadline: October 25, 2026
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