Doctorate in Philosophy Biomedical Engineering and Specialization Bioinformatics at University of Ottawa in Ottawa, Canada is a doctorate in Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences programme. The programme runs for 4 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 6,052 per semester (CAD 2,401 per semester for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Duration: 4 years
Local tuition: CAD 2,401 / semester
International tuition: CAD 6,052 / semester
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This program awards a Doctorate in Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering with a specialization in Bioinformatics through the Ottawa-Carleton Institute of Biomedical Engineering (OCIBME), a joint program of the University of Ottawa and Carleton University. It is offered full-time, with an expected duration of four years, and instruction in English. Graduate students are actively involved in laboratory research, coursework, and research seminars, developing autonomy in conducting research and preparing scientific publications. The Bioinformatics specialization applies computational approaches to questions about the structure, function, and evolution of biological entities, with relevance to human health, disease, and industry innovation; the degree is awarded as a PhD in Biomedical Engineering with the notation "specialization in Bioinformatics." Main research areas in the primary program include general biochemistry, molecular biology, and metabolism.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:75.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Admission requires a master's degree in Biomedical Engineering or a related discipline with a minimum average of 75% (B+), and demonstrated good academic research performance, per the program's own admission requirements in the university course catalogue. Applicants must identify at least one professor willing to supervise their research and thesis before enrolling. Courses are delivered in English; test scores for English proficiency cannot be more than two years old as of September 1 of the year of potential entry, and applicants whose first language is neither French nor English must provide proof of proficiency in the language of instruction.
