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This module concentrates on the computational aspects of bioinformatics, while at the same time providing students with enough background in the biosciences to appreciate the contexts in which computation is applied. The Honours Specialization in Bioinformatics leads to a degree that is accredited by the Computer Science Accreditation Council, the academic arm of the Canadian Information Processing Society, under its interdisciplinary program criteria.
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YOUR STUDIES
Common first year.
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Computer Science
Full-time
In person
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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Ontario high-school entry, September 2027: low to mid-80s for the Computer Science entry route. This is a published first-year guideline; admission is competitive. Using this route for the listed program is a planning assumption; later module entry and progression have separate requirements.
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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
This program facilitates paid, career-related placements for qualified students, offering full-time work terms ranging in duration from 4 to 16 months, starting as early as the summer term after year 2. Graduation is normally delayed by one year while the student acquires marketable skills and accumulates a minimum of 12 months of co-op work experience.
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Enrolled as a full-time* student in the Faculty of Science or BMSc Program at Western. Currently in: A 4-year degree, Year 2** or Year 3 (or Year 4 if student has remaining course work after co-op to complete degree), In good standing with the Dean's Office, Returning to at least 2.0 courses at Western after the co-op to continue their undergraduate degree, Have a cumulative average of at least 60%.
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CAREER PATHWAYS
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Preparation for graduate studies in Computer Science, Biology, and Biochemistry.
TUITION & FEES
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$7,514.00 CAD
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