PGDip in Bio-informatique

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

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PGDip in Bio-informatique is a postgraduate diploma in Bioinformatics programme offered by Université du Québec à Montréal in Montréal, Canada. The programme runs for 3 semesters. Tuition for international students is CAD 852 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

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Degree: Postgraduate Diploma

Field: Bioinformatics

Duration: 3 semesters

Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit

International tuition: CAD 852 / credit

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: etudier.uqam.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The DESS en bio-informatique at UQAM is a 30-credit postgraduate diploma that combines biology, computer science, and mathematics to train bioinformatics specialists for multidisciplinary teams in medicine, pharmacology, ecology, and biotechnology. The program admits graduates from two entry profiles: biology/biochemistry, or mathematics/computer science/engineering. Full-time students complete the diploma in three trimesters; part-time students take up to six trimesters. Courses are held in the evening, except for the required internship. Admission is for the fall trimester only. The program is classified in tuition class A. It equips graduates to work as bioinformatics specialists bridging biological data analysis and computational methods in research and industry settings.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.20 / 4.3

Admission Requirements: Applicants need a bachelor's degree in biology or biochemistry, or in mathematics, computer science, or engineering, with a minimum cumulative average of 3.2/4.3. Candidates with an average of 2.8-3.2/4.3 may be admitted exceptionally; those below 2.8/4.3 may be admitted with at least 15 additional university credits completed at 3.2/4.3 or higher. An interview or preparatory coursework may be required depending on the applicant's background.

Application Details

Start Date: September

About Université du Québec à Montréal

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Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1969

Students: 34,845

Programs: 245

Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGDip in Bio-informatique award?

Université du Québec à Montréal awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Bioinformatics on completion of this programme.

How long does PGDip in Bio-informatique take?

The programme runs for 3 semesters.

How much does PGDip in Bio-informatique cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 852 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

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