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Bachelor of Science in Applied Computing with Concentration in Bioinformatics University of Saskatchewan University of Saskatchewan, Canada

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CAD 31983

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 90

Application Fee

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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86

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Computing is permeating modern life and data is the new resource that industries around the world are chasing. However, data analytics or applied computing cannot be taught in isolation. When applied to a particular problem or domain, knowledge of computing and the domain itself are required to effectively achieve insight. A degree in applied computing will give graduates knowledge in both computing and domains of application.

Bioinformatics Concentration
Bioinformatics is the interdisciplinary meeting point for computer science and molecular biology. It requires understanding of the knowledge domains of biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, and probability and statistics.

Bioinformatics focuses on the role of DNA and its associated biomolecules in encoding and regulating cellular processes which eventually manifest as heritable traits. Bioinformatics uses sophisticated computing techniques to model genetic behavior. Because the processes encoded in DNA are fundamentally information processes, bioinformatics also covers aspects of biological processes as computing mechanisms.

One major or ultimate goal of bioinformatics is to accurately predict organism-level characteristics from genomic information. This will require the characterization of very complex systems, from atomic to cellular and organism levels.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

May 2025, Jul 2025

Closed

Jan 2024, Jan 2025, May 2024, Jul 2024, Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 86 - With no score less than - 19
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 63 - With no score less than - 59
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 110.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
    • Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30

6.5 IELTS Score
86 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
63 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

31983

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 90

Application Fee
(CAD)

12000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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Scholarships

Guaranteed Entrance Scholarships

You will automatically be considered for a Guaranteed Entrance Scholarship when you apply for admission. These scholarships recognize your academic achievements and are awarded based on your admission average.

Your best average

Scholarship value

95%+

$3,000

93% to 94.9%

$2,000

90% to 92.9%

$1,000

85% to 89.9%

$500

 

Eligible

You will be considered automatically for a Guaranteed Entrance Scholarship if you are:

a current high school (secondary) student who plans to come to USask after you graduate,
a student who has already graduated from high school (secondary) but has little or no previous post-secondary education (less than 18 transferable credit units), or
beginning your degree program in a direct-entry college (Agriculture and Bioresources, Arts and Science, Engineering, Education, Edwards School of Business, or Kinesiology).

 

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