- The University of Guelph offers an MSc in Bioinformatics for a duration of 2 years (4 terms).
- This course is offered on a full-time basis.
- In this program, students will typically take 6 semesters to work on a traditional thesis-based research project and write a thesis.
- This program will provide students with the opportunity to develop research and communication skills in bioinformatics at an advanced level.
- Areas of focus have included agricultural science, ecology, evolution, genetics, medicine, and veterinary science.
- Students will take four courses and can enter the program during any semester.
- The program is also affiliated with the M.Sc./M.A.Sc. Collaborative Specialization in Artificial Intelligence (CSAI) at the University of Guelph.
- The faculty and student ratio for this program are 1:17.
- University is located in Guelph, one of the 10 best places to live in Canada.
- With more than $80 million annually in research funding, it is one of Canada's most research-intensive universities.
- The total strength of the university is 29,507 students. As per the record, the number of enrolments has been increasing rapidly due to which the university decided to expand its campus area and develop more faculty buildings.
- More than 1,200 international students come from all over the world to study at Guelph.
- The average salary goes up to 62,105 after completing this program.