Associate Of Science: Bioinformatics

Unlock the Power of Biological Data with Bioinformatics

In today’s world, biological data is rapidly growing, and the field of bioinformatics is essential for analyzing this complex information. By combining computational methods with biological sciences, bioinformatics enables us to make groundbreaking discoveries in genetics, disease research, and drug development. Langara College’s Bioinformatics program equips students with the data science skills needed to process large-scale biological data and contribute to advancements in health and science.

Program Overview

The Bioinformatics program at Langara is an interdisciplinary course of study that integrates biology, computer science, and statistics to solve biological problems. With a growing reliance on data analysis in modern biology, students learn to apply cutting-edge computational tools and statistical techniques to vast biological datasets, such as genomic sequences, proteomes, and microbiomes. This program prepares students for careers in bioinformatics, computational biology, and data science.

What You Will Learn

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bioinformatics program can pursue exciting careers in a wide range of fields, including:

This program also provides a strong foundation for students looking to pursue graduate studies in bioinformatics, genomics, or computational biology at universities and research institutions.

Program Requirements
  • Academic Requirement: The applicant must have obtained a minimum of 60% in each core subject and at least 50% in the additional subjects in Grade 12.
  • ELP Requirement: IELTS- Minimum overall score of 6.5 and minimum 6 in each module. Duolingo English Test- Minimum overall score of 110. TOEFL IBT- Minimum overall score of 80, 20 in W/R, 18 in S/L PTE- Minimum overall score of 56
Refund Policy

International Student Deposit
Starting Spring 2025, new international students must pay a $6,000 deposit. This deposit is non-refundable unless your initial Canadian study permit is refused by IRCC (refusal letter must be dated on or after your application). To request a refund, complete the International Student Deposit Approval Refund Request form:

Paying on Time
You must register and pay all fees and deposits by the published deadlines. If you miss the Phase I payment deadline, you will be dropped from your classes.

Phase II Registration
Any fees owed for Phase II (Late Registration) are due immediately. Late payments will incur penalties and interest.

Non-Payment Doesn’t Mean Withdrawal
Not paying or not attending doesn’t automatically drop your courses. You remain responsible for all fees until you officially withdraw.

Access & Collections
All outstanding fees and fines must be cleared before you can use College services. Unpaid accounts go to a collection agency.

Dropping Courses & Refunds
You may get full or partial refunds if you officially drop courses by the posted deadlines.

Appeals
If you have extenuating circumstances, submit an appeal with documentation to the Registrar’s Office.

Late Fees & NSF Cheques
Overdue accounts incur interest (1.8% per month) and a $10/month late fee. NSF (bounced) cheques carry a $25 charge. Future payments must be by cash, money order, or certified cheque.

Holds for Unpaid Balances
If you owe money (tuition, library fines, equipment fees, etc.), you cannot register for new courses or receive transcripts, diplomas, or letters until your account is paid in full.

Summer Semester 2025 (May–August)

Withdrawal Deadlines

  • May 31 – Last day (before 21:00) to withdraw from May–Jun half-semester courses.

  • June 28 – Last day (before 21:00) to withdraw from regular-semester courses.

  • July 19 – Last day to withdraw from Jun–Aug half-semester courses (email registration@langara.ca before 21:00).

Refund Deadlines

  • May 4 – Last day to drop regular and May–Jun half-semester courses (before 21:00) for a 100% tuition refund (less any non-refundable fees).

  • May 7 – Last day to drop May–Jun half-semester courses (before 21:00) for a 70% tuition refund (less any non-refundable fees).

  • [Date as published] – Last day to drop regular-semester courses (before 21:00) for a 70% tuition refund (less any non-refundable fees).

Fall Semester 2025 (September–December)

Withdrawal Deadlines

  • September 27 – Last day (before 21:00) to withdraw from Sep–Oct half-semester courses.

  • October 25 – Last day (before 21:00) to withdraw from regular-semester courses.

  • November 15 – Last day to withdraw from Oct–Dec half-semester courses (email registration@langara.ca before 21:00).

Refund Deadlines

  • [Date as published] – Last day to drop regular and Sep–Oct half-semester courses (before 21:00) for a 100% tuition refund (less any non-refundable fees).

  • September 4 – Last day to drop Sep–Oct half-semester courses (before 21:00) for a 70% tuition refund (less any non-refundable fees).

  • [Date as published] – Last day to drop regular-semester courses (before 21:00) for a 70% tuition refund (less any non-refundable fees).

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Key Facts
  • Application Fee: $155
  • LOA Deposit: $6,000
  • Annual Tuition Fee: $19,137
  • Total Tuition Fee: $38,274
  • Course Duration: 2 years
  • Credentials: Associate Degree
  • Intake: September, January, May
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