Bioinformatics

Harness the Power of Data Science to Solve Complex Biological Problems

Bioinformatics combines biology, computing, and statistics to analyze vast amounts of biological data. At Langara College, our Bioinformatics program equips students with the skills needed to interpret data from sources such as genomes, proteomes, and microbiomes, driving advancements in medicine, biotechnology, and other life sciences fields.

What is Bioinformatics?

Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field that applies computational techniques and statistical analysis to biological data. The rapid growth of data in fields like genetics, genomics, and epigenomics has made bioinformatics essential for making new discoveries and solving complex biological problems.

Students in the Bioinformatics program at Langara will learn how to process and interpret large-scale biological datasets, including:

These biological datasets are critical for fields such as healthcare, personalized medicine, drug discovery, and biotechnology.

Why Study Bioinformatics?

Bioinformatics is at the forefront of scientific research and discovery. Since the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003, bioinformatics tools have become indispensable in many areas, including:

Bioinformatics is essential for anyone interested in using big data and computational biology to revolutionize healthcare and biological research.

What You Will Learn

In Langara’s Bioinformatics program, students will acquire key skills in:

By the end of the program, students will be prepared to analyze and interpret large biological datasets and contribute to cutting-edge scientific research.

Career Opportunities in Bioinformatics

Bioinformatics professionals are in high demand in industries such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, genomics, and healthcare. Graduates of Langara’s Bioinformatics program can pursue roles including:

The bioinformatics sector is growing rapidly, particularly in areas such as personalized medicine, drug discovery, and genomic research.

Program Requirements
  • Academic Requirement: The applicant must have at least 60% in each core subject and a minimum of 50% in the additional subjects in Grade 12.
  • ELP Requirement: IELTS Academic: 6.5 (6.0), Duolingo English Test: 110, PTE: 56, TOEFL (IBT): Overall: 80 Writing: 20 Reading: 20 Listening: 18 Speaking: 18
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:

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

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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: Diploma
  • Intake: September, January, May
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