PGCert in Bioinformatics

North Bay, Ontario, Canada

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PGCert in Bioinformatics is a postgraduate certificate in Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences programme taught at Canadore College in North Bay, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 23,097 per year (CAD 4,169 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Certificate

Field: Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 4,169 / year

International tuition: CAD 23,097 / year

Last checked September 2026 · Source: canadorecollege.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This one-year postgraduate certificate provides advanced study in bioinformatics, focusing on analysing scientific data, carrying out data mining, and tracking emerging trends in the field. It develops methods and tools for understanding and communicating complex biological data. The programme is linked to career paths including biostatistician, computational molecular scientist, data scientist, computational geneticist, scientific data analyst, and bioinformatics technician roles, spanning sectors such as pharmaceutical, environmental, agricultural and genomics work.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission requires a prior Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, or degree (or equivalent) in biological sciences, biotechnology, or a related field of study. The programme page defers non-native English speakers to Canadore's institution-wide English Language Proficiency Requirements; as a postgraduate (graduate) certificate, it falls in the college's Aviation & Graduate Certificate tier, published on the institution's international admissions page as IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 86+ with no section below 21, PTE Academic 60 (no section below 53), or Duolingo 120 (no band below 105). No portfolio, interview, or work-experience condition is stated for this programme.

Application Details

Start Date: September

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through OntarioColleges.ca: for programs starting in Fall 2027 the equal consideration date is 1 February 2027; Canadore states applicants may apply at any time, with the deposit for accepted Winter 2027 offers due 16 November 2026 and term tuition due 30 November 2026. Canadore's own how-to-apply page separately cites a generic, undated "applications open November 1 / competitive consideration date February 1 for Fall term, October 1 for Winter term" notice that names no specific cycle year, so its October 1 figure is not confirmed as the Winter 2027 deadline. International applicants apply through Canadore's international portal and are assessed on a rolling basis, with programs closing early once capacity is reached; no fixed international opening or closing date is published, and payment deadlines appear only on the individual letter of admission. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Canadore College

Type: College

Founded: 1967

Programs: 114

Location: North Bay, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGCert in Bioinformatics award?

Canadore College awards a Postgraduate Certificate in the field of Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences on completion of this programme.

How long does PGCert in Bioinformatics take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does PGCert in Bioinformatics cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 23,097 per year (CAD 4,169 per year for local students).

Can PGCert in Bioinformatics be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Canadore College.

What language is PGCert in Bioinformatics taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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