Start at Columbia College, 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.
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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, environment, and biotechnology.
ELIGIBILITY
To qualify for the Langara College Bioinformatics Pathway, Columbia College students must:
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Maintain a minimum Program Grade Point Average (PGPA) of 2.3.
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Ensure that eligible courses were completed within the last three years to be applied toward the degree.
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Complete the required 46-credit course block at Columbia College, including courses in:
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Computer Science
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Mathematics
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Note that up to five seats per intake are reserved for qualified Columbia College students.
Program format
- Begin your studies at Columbia College and transition to Langara to complete your degree
- Langara College provides conditional acceptance to students who apply during Year 1 or Year 2 of their studies at Columbia College
- After transfer, students complete bridging courses such as Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Genetics at Langara College.
- After completing bridging courses, students enter Year 3 of the degree.
- Graduates are prepared for careers in personalized medicine, biotechnology, environmental sustainability, microbiology, and more.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of the program are well prepared for careers in fields such as:
- Healthcare, pharmaceutical, personalized medicine
- Biotechnology, engineering, software, tech
- Environmental sustainability, agriculture, biodiversity
- Microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry
- Zoology, wildlife biology, species conservation
- Public sector, private companies, universities
LEARN MORE
Apply today and gain cutting-edge knowledge and skills in this rapidly growing field! Learn more at langara.ca/programs-courses/bioinformatics-baccalaureate-degree-we
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